Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Courtesy]
The 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 government.
Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta said the President should stop making Kenyatta the centre of his political attacks and focus on issues affecting Kenyans, including the cost of living, taxation, employment and delivery of government services.
“Let it be said plainly: a government that has been in power for a full term cannot keep campaigning against a man who left office in 2022,” Ole Kenta said.
The statement came after Ruto renewed his attacks on Kenyatta during a political engagement in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, where he accused the retired President of sponsoring Opposition activities.
Ruto also questioned Kenyatta’s record on some of the programmes his administration pursued, including affordable housing, universal healthcare and education.
“Mkipima wale watu, ule sponsor wao, alishindwa na maneno ya Affordable Housing? Alishindwa na mambo ya Universal Health Coverage? Alishindwa na maneno ya kusomesha watoto wetu?” Ruto said.
The remarks have reignited a political debate over Kenyatta’s role in Kenya’s emerging Opposition politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.