Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has made a bold declaration about the 2027 presidential election, claiming Kenyans have already made up their minds about the country's next leader.
Speaking during the funeral service of his cousin, the late Beatrice Wambui Muturi, on Wednesday, November 11, Uhuru urged opposition leaders to stop competing against one another and agree on a single presidential candidate.
He challenged leaders including Steve Mbogo, Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa to rally behind one flagbearer, noting that only one person could occupy State House at a time.
"As I keep telling my brothers Steve, Rigathi and Eugene, the seat can only be occupied by one person at a time.
“From what I have heard, Kenyans have already made their decision; they only have one problem: the unity of the Opposition," Uhuru stated.
His remarks appeared to draw a sharp response from President William Ruto, who dismissed the former Head of State's assessment while addressing residents during his tour of Kisii County.
Ruto suggested Uhuru had gathered opinions from people who were under the influence of alcohol rather than sober Kenyans.
"I want to tell my brother, Uhuru Kenyatta, to get opinions from sober people, not drunkards," Ruto remarked.
Ruto argued that workers, farmers, teachers, doctors and people employed in the Affordable Housing Project…
