Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor President William Ruto are trading barbs, signaling a potential political showdown ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

• President Ruto accuses Kenyatta of sponsoring opposition politicians and movements to undermine his administration and re-election bid.
• Kenyatta denies being a "sponsor" and states he has no interest in returning to elective politics, while acknowledging Kenyans' right to choose their leaders.
• Opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i, attended a memorial service with Kenyatta and pledged to field a united candidate against Ruto in 2027.