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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...

✨ Key Highlights

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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