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Broad-based government leaders dismiss Uhuru's alleged move to oust Ruto

Broad-based government leaders dismiss Uhuru's alleged move to oust Ruto

The leaders have dismissed the alleged efforts, urging the former Head of State to keep off active politics since his time in office had come to an end.

Leaders allied to the broad-based government have intensified their criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of allegedly plotting to ensure President William Ruto loses the August 2027 presidential election.

The leaders have, however, dismissed the alleged efforts, insisting that they will not succeed in sending Ruto home, while urging the former Head of State to keep off active politics, arguing that his time in office had come to an end.

Speaking during a church service at Raliew Catholic Church in Rarieda Sub-County, the leaders led by Nyaribare Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda and Rarieda MP, who is also ODM Party Vice Chairperson Otiende Amollo, challenged Uhuru to respect his retirement from active politics.

"Leave President Ruto alone. When you had the chance you failed this country. Today we are witnessing a phenomenal transformation. Every place is a construction site," MP Jhanda said.

"We have resolved that we will give our votes to William Ruto because he has shown friendship when Raila was alive and after he died," MP Omollo added.

The leaders also took aim at the opposition, accusing it of lacking a clear agenda and development blueprint to steer the…

In brief

The leaders have dismissed the alleged efforts, urging the former Head of State to keep off active politics since his time in office had come to an end. Leaders allied to the broad-based government have intensified their criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of allegedly plotting to ensure President William Ruto loses the August 2027 presidential election.

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