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August 15, 2026
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Ruto, Uhuru and the noisy political divorce that has refused to die

Ruto, Uhuru and the noisy political divorce that has refused to die

They started off as allies, won the presidency but have become bitter rivals...

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Kenya's political landscape is once again dominated by the acrimonious fallout between President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, a relationship that has transitioned from alliance to bitter rivalry.

  • President Ruto recently accused Mr Kenyatta of sponsoring politicians against him ahead of the 2027 General Election.
  • The two leaders have a decades-long political history, including serving together as President and Deputy President from 2013 to 2022.
  • The current confrontation revives memories of their political split that began following the March 9, 2018 "handshake" between Mr Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga.

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Coast ODM Leaders Back Ruto's 2027 Re-election Bid - August 2026

A significant political development has emerged from Kenya's Coast region as ODM leaders have declared their support for President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027. Health CS Aden Duale and Mining CS Hassan Joho have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using opposition leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to campaign against President Ruto. Meanwhile, Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a three-member political team to spearhead its campaign at the Coast region ahead of the 2027 General Election, aiming to counter allies of President William Ruto. Government leaders are intensifying their campaign efforts for Ruto's 2027 re-election, highlighting his development achievements and claiming increasing national support.

Coast ODM leaders back Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Coast ODM leaders back Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid

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Broad-based leaders step up Ruto re-election campaign
Broad-based leaders step up Ruto re-election campaign

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Duale, Joho accuse Uhuru of using Opposition to fight Ruto
Duale, Joho accuse Uhuru of using Opposition to fight Ruto

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Kalonzo unveils Coast team to take on Ruto allies in 2027
Kalonzo unveils Coast team to take on Ruto allies in 2027

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