Why Ruto, allies are desperate to have Uhuru out of 2027 gameplan
President William Ruto and his allies remain wary of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's potential influence in the 2027 elections...
✨ Key Highlights
Political tensions persist between President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, following Kenyatta's exit from office four years ago.
- The ongoing feud highlights a strategic effort by President Ruto and his allies to exclude Uhuru Kenyatta from the 2027 political landscape.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- A notable detail is the public appearance of both leaders together at the funeral of Raila Odinga in Bondo on October 19, 2025, underscoring the complex dynamics of their relationship.
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