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Uhuru Kenyatta

Also known as: former president Uhuru Kenyatta · the previous administration · Former Head of State · President Uhuru · retired President Uhuru Kenyatta · former President Kenyatta

Former President defending his continued political involvement in Jubilee and serving as African Union peace envoy and Tana Forum board member.

Today

  1. Cabinet Secretary Ruku calls on Uhuru to respect President Ruto

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling on him to accord President William Ruto the respect befitting his office, noting that Ruto remained loyal and respectful during his time as Deputy President.

    2 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Wetang'ula urges Uhuru to exit active politics like Moi, Kibaki

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step back from active political engagement and adopt a unifying statesman role, arguing that continued partisan involvement by retired leaders risks deepening political divisions as the country approaches the next general election.

    23 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Uhuru signals continued political voice on national issues

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared his intention to remain an influential voice in Kenya's political arena, continuing to speak out on national issues and defending the country's democratic space.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. Cheruiyot criticizes Uhuru's continued political involvement

    Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his continued involvement in public political debates, saying retired heads of state should behave in a manner that commands respect and refrain from political commentary. Cheruiyot cited the examples of former Presidents Moi and Kibaki, who he said respected the office after retirement.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Uhuru defends right to speak on national matters

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized those who fault him for commenting on national issues, saying he feels confined and comparing his treatment unfavorably to that of former President Daniel arap Moi, who was not told to retire from public commentary.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Uhuru defends constitutional right to support Jubilee party

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta defended his continued political involvement in Jubilee, saying he has a constitutional right to support his party despite no longer holding public office. Speaking at a Jubilee event in Narok County, he drew comparisons to international leaders like Obama and accused the current administration of interfering with opposition parties.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. Uhuru Kenyatta defends political role, vows to protect Jubilee

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended his continued involvement in Kenyan politics, asserting that he has a constitutional right to support and protect his political party despite no longer holding public office, and maintained that his loyalty to the Jubilee Party remains unwavering.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Uhuru attends Tana Forum on Africa security in Accra

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta participated in the Tana Forum Board Meeting in Ghana, where continental leaders and experts discussed peace, governance, and security challenges in Africa, focusing on African-led solutions to conflict prevention and regional stability.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

Monday 27 April

  1. Uhuru attends TANA Forum board meeting in Accra

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta participated in the TANA Forum Board Meeting in Accra on Tuesday, joining African leaders in discussions on peace, governance and security challenges facing the continent. The meeting was chaired by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and included other distinguished board members.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Uhuru attends Tana Forum on African security in Ghana

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges. Kenyatta, who joined the Tana Forum board in 2024, continues his involvement in African Union mediation and diplomatic roles on conflict resolution.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

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