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He criticised the government over recent incidents of violence targeting political leaders and their supporters, particularly the unrest reported in Homa Bay on Sunday
Kaluma has previously argued that ODM should receive a substantial share of government positions if it reaches a political agreement with UDA, citing the party’s national support base and political strength
Miguna, however, rejected the idea that Ruto’s study of zoology explains his performance as president or that replacing him with a lawyer would automatically produce better leadership
The two leaders were once political allies, with Ruto and Gachagua running together in the 2022 General Election before their relationship broke down and ended with Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024.
The Wiper Party leader said Uhuru should protect the legacy he built as Kenya’s fourth President by avoiding a political fight that could expose him to attacks as the country heads into another election.
Ruto said the annual festivals were more than school competitions, describing them as important platforms for identifying and nurturing talent that could contribute to Kenya’s growing creative economy.
Ruto said the initiative would provide a structured platform for discovering talented Kenyans throughout the year and across all parts of the country, arguing that Kenya’s challenge is not a lack of talent but inadequate systems to identify and develop it.
Gachagua also dismissed the focus on Uhuru, saying the former President is retired and should not be treated as Ruto’s direct opponent in the next election.
Jubilee said Uhuru remains entitled to his political views as a Kenyan citizen and should not be blamed for Opposition activities simply because he previously served as President.
The President challenged those seeking to unseat him to explain what they would do differently instead of using slogans such as “one term” and “must go”.
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, DCP Secretary-General-designate and Nyandarua Senator John Methu said Kenyans deserved a detailed account of how public resources have been managed during Ruto’s four years in office
The government has maintained that it has delivered on several fronts and has previously released performance reports detailing its progress under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).