United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has launched a fresh attack on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of harbouring hostility towards President William Ruto following his renewed push for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Thursday, November 12, during a women’s economic empowerment event in Masinga, Machakos County, the Mwala MP questioned why Uhuru was encouraging opposition leaders to unite against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Kawaya told the former president to stop involving himself in efforts to organise the opposition, arguing that his continued political involvement was driven by animosity towards Ruto.
“I told you, Uhuru Kenyatta, leave Ruto alone. Yesterday, I saw you begging the opposition to unite. What kind of hatred is this? You have stooped so low that you are now begging the opposition to come together,” Kawaya said.
What Uhuru Kenyatta Told Kalonzo, Gachagua and Wamalwa
Kawaya’s remarks came a day after Uhuru publicly urged opposition leaders to put aside their individual presidential ambitions and consider forming a united political front before the 2027 elections.
The former president spoke on Wednesday, November 11, during a memorial service for his cousin, Beatrice Wambui Muturi, held at PCEA Nairobi West Church in Lang’ata, Nairobi.
Uhuru specifically addressed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa.
He reminded the politicians that Kenya could only have one president at a time, urging them to prioritise unity rather than pursuing separate presidential ambitions.
His remarks came amid growing efforts by opposition figures to establish a common political position ahead of the next General Election.
Kawaya Accuses Uhuru of Opposing Ruto Since Deputy Presidency
The UDA official also questioned Uhuru’s relationship with Ruto, claiming the former president had consistently opposed the Head of State even before he ascended to power.
According to Kawaya, Uhuru was uncomfortable with Ruto during his tenure as Deputy President and had maintained the same position since the latter became president.
The Mwala MP further criticised Uhuru’s record in government, arguing that Kenyans experienced economic difficulties during his two terms in office.
“You did not like Ruto when he was Deputy President, and now that he is President, you still do not like him. When you were President, we gave you two terms, despite the high cost of living during your administration,” he added.
Kawaya also dismissed calls by some opposition politicians for the Wiper Party to produce Kenya’s next president.
He argued that the party had repeatedly expressed presidential ambitions over the years without managing to secure the country’s top political office.
William Ruto Responds to Uhuru’s Opposition Unity Efforts
Kawaya’s criticism followed similar remarks by President William Ruto, who also took issue with his former boss’s attempts to bring opposition leaders together.
Speaking on Wednesday, Ruto challenged Uhuru to abandon what he described as his new role as a political broker.
“I have heard that Sponsor [Uhuru], my friend whom I once helped, has ceased being a statesman and chosen to become a broker, trying to unite one person with another,” Ruto said.
The president went on to mock the opposition’s attempts to settle on a common political direction, claiming its leaders had spent the past one and a half years struggling to agree on whom to support.
“I am telling him to continue with his work as a broker and find whoever he wants to unite. Those people in the Opposition have many problems. For the past one and a half years, they have been in limbo, unsure whether to support this person or that one, moving from one hotel to another,” Ruto added.
2027 Elections: Uhuru’s Political Role Draws Fresh Attention
The exchange between Ruto, Kawaya and Uhuru signals growing political disagreements as leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Uhuru’s calls for opposition unity have placed him at odds with the current administration, while Ruto and his allies have questioned his involvement in efforts to consolidate the opposition.
Whether the opposition leaders will heed Uhuru’s appeal and agree on a common presidential candidate remains to be seen.
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