Kenya: Jubilee Hits Back After Ruto's Church Remarks On Uhuru

What the report says

Jubilee Party has pushed back against President William Ruto after his remarks at a church service in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, that appeared to criticize retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and other leaders discussing the 2022 election. The response, issued through Jubilee Secretary-General Moitalel Ole Kenta, accused Ruto of double standards and of using a religious platform to score political points.

According to the Capital FM report distributed by AllAfrica, Jubilee said the President was lecturing others on decorum while his own administration faced criticism over economic pressure, taxes and unmet promises. The party also rejected any suggestion that the political history of the 2022 vote could be rewritten through public messaging or what it called political theater.

The exchange follows comments Uhuru made on September 22 at a Jubilee leadership handover in Nairobi, where he questioned why Ruto continued to invoke his name instead of focusing on governing. Ruto replied days later in church remarks, urging political leaders to act responsibly and stop dwelling on the election. The public back-and-forth reflects a renewed rift between the former allies and comes as Jubilee reorganizes under former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, while opposition figures position themselves ahead of the 2027 election. In a broader political sense, the dispute shows how the 2022 contest remains a live issue in Kenya’s politics.