Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse during a church service at AIC Watuka in Mbooni Constituency on Sunday August 2, 2026. [John Muia, Standard]
Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for what he described as efforts to rally opposition leaders against President William Ruto.
Mutuse argued that the former Head of State should instead retire gracefully after benefiting from Ruto's political support for nearly two decades.
Speaking during a church service at AIC Watuka in Mbooni Constituency on Sunday, Mutuse questioned Uhuru's decision to be associated with emerging opposition alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election despite Ruto's role in supporting his presidential bids.
The MP said Ruto stood firmly behind Uhuru during the 2002 political transition, his successful presidential campaigns in 2013 and 2017, and the repeat presidential election, demonstrating unwavering loyalty throughout his presidency.
"President Ruto stood with Uhuru when many people did not trust him. He worked tirelessly to ensure he became President and secured a second term. It is therefore unfortunate for the former President to turn against the very leader who stood with him throughout his presidency," Mutuse said.
Ruto and Uhuru served together as President and Deputy President under the Jubilee administration after winning the 2013 and 2017 elections before their political relationship deteriorated during Uhuru's second term.
Following the fallout, Ruto formed the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and won the 2022 presidential election.