MP Mutuse to Uhuru: Retire gracefully and let Ruto govern
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has publicly urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to retire from politics and stop undermining the current administration. Mutuse claims that President Ruto was a loyal ally to Kenyatta and deserves the space to implement his development agenda.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political tensions and power struggles within the Kenyan political landscape between the current and former administrations.
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse s peaking during a church service at AIC Watuka in Mbooni Constituency on August 2, 2026./HANDOUT Allies of President William Ruto from the Ukambani region have intensified their criticism on former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The leaders are accusing Uhuru of orchestrating a political campaign to undermine the Head of State despite the support he received from Ruto throughout his presidency.
Speaking during a church service at AIC Watuka in Mbooni Constituency on Sunday, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse said it was unfair for the former President to rally political forces against President Ruto, whom he described as a loyal ally who stood by Uhuru throughout his 10 years in office.
Mutuse said Ruto remained steadfast in supporting Uhuru during his presidency and played a pivotal role in his election in 2013 and re-election in 2017.
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