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Why Uhuru Kenyatta's re-emergence is giving Ruto's team a big headache

By The Standard January 06, 2026

Source: The Standard

Why Uhuru Kenyatta's re-emergence is giving Ruto's team a big headache

The seeming gradual resurgence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's popularity among ordinary Kenyans appears to be creating nervous butterflies in President William Ruto's stomach and worry within his broad-based government.His partners in the entity are today brooding over the role Uhuru may play in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential elections after experiencing several warm receptions that the former president has received at various public gatherings.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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His partners in the entity are today brooding over the role Uhuru may play in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential elections after experiencing several warm receptions that the former president has received at various public gatherings.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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