Bring it on: Uhuru’s push for opposition unity opens new battlefront with Ruto

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Speaking in Nairobi, Mr Kenyatta claimed Kenyans had already made up their minds to vote President Ruto out in 2027. He urged opposition leaders to shelve their individual preside…

The contest between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta has evolved into a battle for control of political networks, the Mt Kenya voting bloc and efforts to forge a united opposition alliance ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.

The rivalry between the former allies escalated yesterday when the two leaders, speaking about 300 kilometres apart, exchanged bitter political barbs, highlighting the growing significance of their contest in the run-up to the 2027 polls.

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