Ndindi Nyoro Takes Aim at Ruto Over Uhuru Attacks, Questions How He Treated Him as Deputy

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has criticised President William Ruto over his continued attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, questioning how the Head of State treated his predecessor when they served together in government.

Nyoro argued that Ruto should remember the political relationship he had with Uhuru before becoming president and consider the treatment he is now giving the former Head of State.

In his remarks, Nyoro suggested that Ruto’s current criticism of Uhuru raises questions about what happened behind the scenes when he served as Deputy President between 2013 and 2022.

He challenged the President to reflect on his past conduct, suggesting that if he was now comfortable directing criticism at Uhuru while occupying the country’s highest office, his former boss could have experienced difficult moments during their time working together.

“Ruto, if you are insulting Uhuru now that you occupy the seat of power, it is obvious that you must have made his life miserable when you were his deputy,” Nyoro said.

The comments add to the growing political exchanges surrounding the relationship between Ruto and his predecessor, who worked together for two terms before their political differences became public.

Their relationship changed significantly during the final years of the Jubilee administration, with disagreements emerging over political leadership and the direction of government.

Uhuru eventually supported the opposition’s presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, during the 2022 General Election, while Ruto went on to win the presidency.

Since taking office, Ruto has occasionally criticised his predecessor over his political involvement and the state of the country when he left power.

Nyoro’s remarks reflect the growing criticism from political leaders who believe the President should respect former leaders regardless of their political differences.

The debate over how former presidents should be treated after leaving office is also gaining attention as Kenya approaches another election cycle in 2027.

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