Also known as: former president Uhuru Kenyatta · President Uhuru · retired President Uhuru Kenyatta · former President Kenyatta · former President Uhuru · President Kenyatta · Mr Kenyatta · H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta · Mr. Kenyatta · Rtd President Uhuru Kenyatta · H.E Uhuru Kenyatta · the former Head of State · ex-President Uhuru · the retired Head of State · President Uhuru Kenyatta · President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta · the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya · former Head of State · Uhuru administration · then-President Uhuru Kenyatta · Pr. Uhuru Kenyatta · retired Head of State · Prezzo Uhuru Kenyatta · Mr. Uhuru · his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta · retired President Kenyatta · 4th President of the Republic of Kenya
Uhuru Kenyatta — former President of Kenya, subject of criticism regarding debt accumulation and 2027 political maneuvering.
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The Standard
… ther than disintegrating. “Leaders in their campaigns should point to the programmes each will undertake instead of using the forums to hurl insults against each other and create hatred among the citizens,” said the former Interior Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta …
Matiang'i roots for unity ahead of next year's pollsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto has accused his predecessor, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, whom he portrayed as a sponsor of some of his political opponents. …
Ruto accuses Uhuru of failed projects, sponsoring oppositionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Jubilee Party has hit back at President William Ruto over his renewed criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of using the former Head of State as a political scapegoat instead of accounting for its record in go …
'Let Uhuru be!' Jubilee fires back at RutoCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 12 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has denied claims surrounding requests for a meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying he has declined the proposed engagements. …
Uhuru Says No Meeting With Gachagua Is Planned or Under ConsiderationThe Standard
… President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta were among six Kenyans who faced cases at the ICC over the violence. …
Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violenceCitizen Digital
… On CRBC, Ichung’wah claimed Gachagua sought Ksh.300 million from the Chinese state-owned construction firm over alleged transgressions committed during the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. …
Ichung’wah accuses Gachagua of attempting to extort Ksh.300M from Chinese firmCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 11-Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to slow down in his apparent bid to assume the mantle of Mt Kenya political kingpin, warning him against prematurely dislodging retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. …
Moses Kuria tells Gachagua to ‘calm his horses’ in Mt Kenya kingpin tussleThe Standard
… He contrasted the coming poll with the 2022 election, noting that former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement had forced voters to choose between two newcomers to the top job."It will be hard if we, the opposition, act as if this is 2022 because then Uhuru was going home; we had …
Stop branding rivals 'moles', Kioni cautions opposition leadersCapital News
… Oburu contrasted the current arrangement with the 2018 political handshake between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, arguing that ODM has secured greater representation in government under the current partnership. …
Ruto, Oburu Defend Broad-Based Govt as UDA, ODM Unity Takes Centre StageCapital News
… Wetang’ula cited Kenya’s first president Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to the presidency. …
Wetang’ula tells Sifuna: Presidency requires experience, track recordPresident William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Azimio coalition party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Council would convene a meeting to decide on Uhuru Kenyatta's role as Council Chair, following a High Court ruling that barred retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed a High Court ruling on the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership, calling it a reaffirmation of Kenya's democratic maturity and the rule of law. The ruling provided clarity on the transition of the Jubilee Party chairmanship and interpreted Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
The High Court ruled on September 14 that retired presidents cannot hold political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, though they may participate in party activities. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced he will step down from his role as Jubilee Party leader in compliance with the ruling.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Edwin Sifuna, a 44-year-old senator, has become a rising challenger to President William Ruto ahead of Kenya's August 2027 election, channeling anger over political violence and corruption, particularly among Gen-Z voters who backed him during June 2024 protests against police violence.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has reverted to its old police uniform, which had been abolished in 2018 during the introduction of the deep-blue uniform under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has appeared in different GSU uniforms at police training facilities in recent days as part of the transition.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i rejected claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring the opposition, stating that pressure for political change is driven by ordinary Kenyans and not by any individual or political sponsor. Matiang'i urged President William Ruto to focus on delivering on his promises rather than seeking political scapegoats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended his administration's borrowing record during a development tour of Kericho and Bomet counties, stating that Kenya has borrowed less under his leadership than during previous administrations, and that debt increased by 27 per cent in his first five years compared to higher increases under his predecessors.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An artificial intelligence-driven influence operation allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI model to mass-produce social media posts targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while promoting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, according to a threat intelligence report by Anthropic. The operation generated batches of tweets designed to portray the United Opposition as fractured and on the verge of collapse ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence safety research company, shut down a Kenyan AI-driven propaganda campaign that used its Claude model to praise the government and attack the opposition. The company published a detailed threat intelligence report exposing sophisticated misuse attempts across cyberattacks, coordinated influence operations, surveillance, biology, and weapons development.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US-based AI company Anthropic found that a pro-government operator in Kenya used Claude AI to generate and post fake social media content designed to appear as spontaneous grassroots commentary ahead of the 2027 General Election, including posts praising Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi for halting a Kenya Power electricity tariff hike and posts targeting opposition figures.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nzoia governor George Natembeya has criticized President William Ruto's directive targeting foreign nationals in small-scale businesses, alleging it aims to register undocumented foreigners and enrol them as voters ahead of the General Election. The Foreign Affairs PS clarified that those with proper legal documentation won't face bans, and attributed Kenya's business climate challenges to tax pressures.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Peter Kimari, a former Mathioya MP, has been unanimously elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson, replacing Njuguna Mubea who resigned and defected to the People's Party of Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Safina presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto of jointly manipulating Kenya's 2027 political landscape to avoid accountability over the country's Sh13.3 trillion debt, which he attributes to their earlier decisions as President and Deputy President.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's leaders should focus on high-impact projects—specifically security and addressing corruption—rather than physical infrastructure, as improved security would attract investors and improve living standards for citizens.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to launch a new political party under Linda Mwananchi to challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino claimed the new party will be democratic with free and fair nominations, and criticized ODM for abandoning democratic ideals championed by former PM Raila Odinga.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial contests President Ruto's assertion that public debt grew only 27 per cent during his four years in office, compared to 300 and 500 per cents under Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta respectively, arguing his comparative figures are not factual and misleading.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Isiolo Counties declared that Mount Kenya East will seek the presidency in 2032, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while supporting President William Ruto's re-election in 2027. The leaders said UDA would remain in the ruling party and called for Mount Kenya West to reciprocate the political support the region has provided over the years.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo counties have declared that Mount Kenya East will make a bid for the presidency in 2032, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while pledging support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has called on President William Ruto to invest in addressing mental health challenges among public servants and disciplined forces during an Administration Police pass-out ceremony, citing struggles within the National Police Service and noting that senior officers should be more supportive of juniors facing mental health difficulties.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru said she will not align with Democracy for the Citizens leader Rigathi Gachagua, stating she has kept a low profile for six weeks and will not join camps that "chase and deny people microphones." Her remarks appeared to reference an incident in which a former Kirinyaga Woman Representative was denied a microphone during a Gachagua visit to the county.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ndia MP George Kariuki said President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card and arguing it remains too early to conclude the region has abandoned Ruto. Kariuki attributed the region's cooling relationship with the government partly to the fallout between Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, though he noted the rift can still be mended.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
For two decades, Kenyan elections have been decided less by ideology than by the arithmetic of stitching ethnic and regional blocs together into winning coalitions, from the 2002 National Rainbow Coalition through the 2024 broad-based government and toward 2027.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i has alleged that the government's move to introduce new police uniforms is a money-making scheme for individuals in power, who use their companies to supply uniforms at inflated prices. He argues Kenya has the capacity to produce uniforms through institutions like the National Youth Service and Kenya Police Service, and that the proposed Ksh2.8 billion procurement could be redirected to other sectors.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →