Ruto blasts ‘incoherent’ Uhuru remarks, warns against drunken public appearances
Kenyan President William Ruto criticized political leaders for making incoherent remarks while appearing drunk in public. The warning was seen as a reference to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Why it matters
Sheds light on ongoing political friction and public fallout between current and former leadership in Kenya.
Listen NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 — President William Ruto has warned political leaders against appearing drunk at public gatherings, in an apparent reference to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Speaking at Mwatate Gospel Church in Taita Taveta County on Sunday, Ruto criticised leaders who continue discussing an election held four years ago, saying they make “incoherent” remarks when they are “confused.”
“The election was held four years ago, but because of being confused, you come and speak incoherent things,” Ruto said.
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