Former President Uhuru Kenyatta opted for a light-hearted response to President William Ruto's accusations of sponsoring the opposition, rather than engaging in a direct political duel.

• Uhuru Kenyatta chuckled and made a quip, referencing the "Sponyo" moniker used by President Ruto.
• The incident occurred during a rare public appearance by the former president at a funeral in Murang'a.
• President Ruto has repeatedly accused Kenyatta of bankrolling opposition activities and labelled him a "rebel leader."