Ichung'wah Slams Uhuru Over Remarks on Talks

National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichungwah has dismissed former President Uhuru Kenyatta's comments that President William Ruto has not reached out to him. 

During a meeting with media editors at his Nairobi residence on Monday, Uhuru disclosed that he frequently visited the residences of former Presidents Moi and Kibaki for advice. However, Ichungwah believes that Ruto does not need advice from the former president whom he supported for 10 years only to turn against him and hinder his State House bid. 

“You get invited if you have got worthy advice to give anyone, in this case, the only advice the President can get is about state capture, self and family ahead of country and handshakes to facilitate looting,” he said.

Meanwhile, Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina has criticized Ruto's claims that Uhuru sponsored protests, arguing that the former president should be allowed to enjoy his retirement after serving the country with dedication. Instead, the senator urged Ruto to focus on lowering the cost of living which he believes is the sole reason why many Kenyans have taken to the streets. Former Nyeri Town MP says that Uhuru should stop playing politics in order to give Ruto the latitude to deliver for Kenyans.  

During the engagement with top media executives, the retired President made it clear that he will not tolerate any attempts to defame his reputation or harass his family members. Despite the police raiding his son Jomo Kenyatta's home in connection with 28 mysterious firearms, Uhuru insists that only three guns were legally obtained.  

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi said on Tuesday it would be difficult to establish a mutual agreement between Ruto and his predecessor. He maintains that the conflict between the two leaders is deeply rooted in ego-related problems. Ngunyi cautions that Ruto's ambition for power and unwillingness to be overshadowed by others could exacerbate the issue.