Ruto Fires Back at Uhuru Hours After Former President Claims Kenyans Have Already Made Up Their Mind

President William Ruto has appeared to respond to former President Uhuru Kenyatta after the retired Head of State suggested that Kenyans had already made up their minds about the country’s political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, Ruto appeared to take issue with Uhuru’s remarks, questioning the credibility of opinions gathered from people in villages and asking politicians to seek views from sober Kenyans.

The President was responding to comments attributed to Uhuru, who had explained that his interactions with ordinary citizens during visits to the village had convinced him that Kenyans had already settled on their political choices.

“When I am in the village having porridge, I listen to the people. From the way I hear them talking, it seems they have already made up their minds,” Uhuru said.

His remarks appeared to suggest that the political mood among ordinary Kenyans was already taking shape, despite the growing political activities and realignments ahead of the next elections.

However, Ruto delivered a pointed response, questioning the kind of people whose opinions were being used to draw conclusions about the country’s political mood.

“I heard the Sponsor saying that he had been going around where porridge is served, claiming that people had already made up their minds. Get opinions from sober people. Get information from people who haven’t been drinking alcohol,” Ruto said.

Although the President did not elaborate further on the people he was referring to, his remarks appeared to be directed at Uhuru’s assessment of public opinion.

The exchange has added another dimension to the growing political differences between the two leaders, who previously worked together before their relationship deteriorated following Ruto’s election as President in 2022.

Uhuru has largely maintained a low political profile since leaving office but has occasionally made remarks that have attracted attention, particularly as political leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Ruto, on the other hand, has intensified his political engagements while defending his administration’s record and seeking another presidential term.

The latest exchange comes at a time when the opposition is also working to consolidate its support as the country gradually moves towards another highly contested election.

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