I will speak up: Uhuru reopens 2022 poll row, says Raila won contest as Ruto allies fire back
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly questioned the legitimacy of the 2022 election, claiming that Raila Odinga was the true winner. This statement has prompted a sharp rebuttal from allies of current President William Ruto.
Why it matters
It signals a deepening political rift in Kenya and potential instability regarding the legitimacy of the current administration.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has, for the first time, cast doubt on the legitimacy of President William Ruto's 2022 General Election victory, claiming he knows the late Raila Odinga won the contest. Speaking during a Jubilee Party National Executive Council meeting in Nairobi, Uhuru said he remained convinced Odinga had secured the votes after Jubilee joined his presidential campaign, suggesting that what happened after the ballot was cast changed the outcome, and that those who know what happened should tell the truth. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off annual plans. Offer ends in…
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