Ruto: I went to Ichaweri, Uhuru’s office seeking his support
President William Ruto revealed he personally approached former President Uhuru Kenyatta to seek his support in developing a new national vision for Kenya. Ruto stated that Kenyatta expressed reluctance to participate in the proposed initiative.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political dynamics and the challenge of fostering national unity between current and former leadership in Kenya.
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President William Ruto speaking to the media / Screengrab
President William Ruto has revealed that he personally approached his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta at his Ichaweri home and later at his office in a bid to persuade him to support his efforts to develop a broader vision for Kenya.
Ruto said he reached out to Uhuru because he believed former leaders had a role to play in helping shape the country’s future and preparing the next generation of leaders.
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