UDA Accuses Uhuru Kenyatta of Sabotaging William Ruto’s Govt, Sponsoring Opposition
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of attempting to undermine the government of his successor, President William Ruto, in a fresh escalation of political tensions between the two camps.
Speaking at the party’s headquarters on Tuesday, March 31, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar alleged that the former head of state was actively working behind the scenes to derail the Kenya Kwanza administration’s agenda. The remarks were made during the issuance of nomination certificates to party candidates ahead of the upcoming by-elections scheduled for May 14.
Omar claimed that Kenyatta was not only seeking to weaken the government but was also targeting the ruling party’s political foothold in key regions across the country.
“There is this guy called Uhuru Kenyatta. He tried to sabotage Isiolo South, that is Uhuru Kenyatta for you. Where was he for these marginalised areas which he could not deliver as president, that he now wants to interfere with as a retired president,” Omar said.
The UDA official cited the recent Isiolo South parliamentary by-election as an example of what he termed interference by the former president. In the contest, Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party fielded a candidate against a UDA contender, leading to a closely watched political showdown. The UDA candidate ultimately won the seat, succeeding the late legislator Tubi Bidu Mohamed.
According to Omar, the involvement of Jubilee in the race reflected a broader effort by Kenyatta to challenge the ruling party’s dominance, particularly in regions considered politically strategic.
Beyond electoral contests, the UDA Secretary General further alleged that Kenyatta was financing opposition activities aimed at discrediting the government and slowing down its development agenda.
“He has today structured the opposition by trying to be a benefactor, thinking that he can reverse the gains made by this government. His people are publicly predicting death to SHA in six months,” Omar claimed.
He accused unnamed opposition figures of spreading propaganda and misinformation, arguing that such efforts were designed to overshadow government achievements and create public distrust.
Weeks earlier, Ruto’s close aide Farouk Kibet had also publicly faulted the former president, accusing him of secretly funding opposition initiatives. Speaking at a rally in Kabaras, Kakamega County, Kibet alleged that Kenyatta was backing political activities intended to destabilize the government.
He pointed to a series of opposition rallies, including those associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, claiming they were part of a broader strategy to mobilize resistance against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Despite the accusations, Kenyatta has not publicly responded to the latest claims. However, he has recently been associated with efforts to revitalize the Jubilee Party, signaling a potential return to active political engagement.
As the country approaches the upcoming by-elections, analysts expect the tensions to intensify, with both sides seeking to consolidate their influence. The situation also raises broader questions about the role of former presidents in active politics and the evolving dynamics of opposition politics in Kenya.
For now, the allegations remain unverified, but they underscore the increasingly confrontational tone shaping the country’s political discourse.
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UDA Accuses Uhuru Kenyatta of Sabotaging William Ruto’s Govt, Sponsoring Opposition
