Uhuru Says Kenyans Want Ruto Out in 2027, Challenges Opposition to Unite
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged opposition leaders to put aside their political differences and unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that their divisions could undermine efforts to challenge President William Ruto.
Speaking during the requiem mass for his cousin, Beatrice Wambui Muturi, at PCEA Nairobi West Church on Wednesday, November 11, Uhuru said his interactions with ordinary Kenyans during village visits had convinced him that many were dissatisfied with the current government and wanted a change of leadership.
He recounted how he often stops to buy uji and engage residents, saying many had expressed their unwillingness to re-elect Ruto but were equally concerned about the opposition’s failure to agree on a common political direction.
Uhuru said the public was looking to opposition leaders to overcome their differences and present a united front capable of mounting a serious challenge in the next election.
He directly appealed to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, reminding them that only one person could occupy the presidency at a time.
The former Head of State urged the leaders to put national interests ahead of individual ambitions and agree on a common candidate, saying unity was the key concern repeatedly raised by Kenyans.
His remarks come amid ongoing consultations among opposition figures seeking to build a coalition ahead of the August 2027 polls, with questions over leadership and the selection of a presidential candidate remaining major challenges
