Kenya: Ruto Escalates Uhuru Attack in Migori

President William Ruto visited Migori to address local constituents, using the platform to intensify his political criticism of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. During the event, Ruto explicitly accused Kenyatta of providing financial or strategic backing to current opposition leaders, framing these actions as part of an ongoing political rivalry ahead of the 2027 general election.

The rhetoric signals an escalation in the public friction between the current administration and the former president. By taking this narrative to Migori, a region historically associated with opposition politics, Ruto is positioning his 2027 campaign strategy as a direct challenge to the influence of his predecessor.