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How Mutahi Ngunyi turned from Uhuru's adviser and defender to heckler

By The Standard January 06, 2026

Source: The Standard

How Mutahi Ngunyi turned from Uhuru's adviser and defender to heckler

Kenyan politics has a cruel afterlife. It does not simply retire its actors; it recycles them, often in undignified ways.Power in Kenya is not merely exercised. It is remembered, resented, and weaponized long after it has left office.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Power in Kenya is not merely exercised. It is remembered, resented, and weaponized long after it has left office.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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