Bring it on: Uhuru’s push for opposition unity opens new battlefront with Ruto
Source: Daily Nation
Contest between Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru has morphed into a battle for control.
The contest between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta has evolved into a battle for control of political networks, the Mt Kenya voting bloc and efforts to forge a united opposition alliance ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.
The rivalry between the former allies escalated yesterday when the two leaders, speaking about 300 kilometres apart, exchanged bitter political barbs, highlighting the growing significance of their contest in the run-up to the 2027 polls.
In brief
The contest between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta has evolved into a battle for control of political networks, the Mt Kenya voting bloc and efforts to forge a united opposition alliance ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election. The rivalry between the former allies escalated yesterday when the two leaders, speaking about 300 kilometres apart, exchanged bitter political barbs, highlighting the growing significance of their contest in the run-up to the 2027 polls.
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