President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of financing opposition efforts aimed at undermining his administration.
Speaking to residents in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, Ruto questioned Uhuru’s record in areas such as affordable housing, universal health coverage and education during his presidency.
The President also alleged that Uhuru had resorted to supporting individuals seeking to challenge his administration after failing to address the issues while in office.
“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 posed.
“Sasa ameenda kupanga vibaraka wake, anatuma hapa watu kuja kushindana na mimi. Hawa watu nitawaosha asubuhi na mapema. Wale watu, umeskia maono ama sera zao? Wale majamaa hawana mpango, sera, agenda na hata akili.”
Ruto Defends Government Record
Ruto said his administration should be judged based on its development record rather than political slogans such as “one term” and “must go”.
“Kila kiongozi anapimwa na kazi amefanya. Hakuna mtu atakuja kututapeli hapa ati kasongo, one term, must go, alafu tumpe kazi, hiyo ni ufala bana,” he stated.
The President cited ongoing affordable housing projects, markets and hostels across the country as examples of government initiatives creating employment opportunities, particularly for young people.
He urged young Kenyans working on affordable housing projects to prepare for further opportunities, saying his administration would seek to expand the programme if re-elected.
“Nyinyi vijana, hii kazi ya Affordable Housing mkimaliza, niko na kazi ingine. Anzeni kujipanga. Hii kazi nataka tuendelee kwa miaka 20, tufanye Kenya iwe construction site, ndo Kenya iwe nchi ambayo tunaweza kujivunia.”
Uhuru Accused of Backing Linda Mwananchi
Ruto’s remarks come amid allegations from several Kenya Kwanza leaders that Uhuru is financing the Linda Mwananchi movement and the wider opposition.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot previously made similar claims during an empowerment event in Taita Taveta County on July 24, 2026.
“Wiki iliyopita wale wakora wa sijui Linda nini walikuwa hapa. Wacha niwaambie, kama kuna drug dealers, washerati, extortionists, wezi na wakora, ni kile kikundi kilikuwa hapa. Nawajua wote. Eti sasa wananunuliwa na yule jamaa mstaafu, eti endeni mkamchafulie jina Rais na kutuambia eti one term…” Cheruiyot stated.
However, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that Uhuru is financially supporting opposition activities.
Speaking during Citizen TV’s Explainer on July 28, 2026, Sifuna said his communication with the former President is largely centred on his role as Azimio party leader and his public encouragement of young people to seek leadership positions.
“I speak to him because he’s the party leader of Azimio. I do speak to Uhuru, yeah. He does not provide financial assistance, maybe just encouraging us,” Sifuna stated.
“When he speaks, and he does it in public, he says young people need to be encouraged to take leadership. You’ve heard him saying it.”
The latest exchange adds to growing political tensions as rival camps position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
