Kenya: Ruto Escalates Uhuru Attack in Migori

What the report says

President William Ruto sharpened his criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta during a campaign-style visit to Migori county in western Kenya, according to Capital FM as republished by AllAfrica. Speaking in Awendo during his tour of the Nyanza region, Ruto repeated claims that a political sponsor was backing opposition figures to undermine his government and its development agenda, linking the remarks to the run-up to the 2027 general election.

The report said Ruto directly accused Uhuru in nearby Siaya a day earlier, questioning how the retired president could defeat him politically after leaving office. He also portrayed his opponents as hired agents and rejected their “one-term” and “must go” messaging as lacking policy substance. Opposition-aligned politicians have disputed the accusations, but the article did not provide their detailed response.

Beyond the attacks, Ruto used the Migori rally to defend his administration’s record and announce development work in the county. He cited electricity connections, housing construction, education and health initiatives, road projects and support for agriculture and sugarcane farmers. He said the government had allocated Sh28 billion to Migori projects and highlighted plans for youth hostels, TVET and KMTC facilities. The broader context is Kenya’s increasingly early political positioning ahead of 2027, with Ruto seeking to frame his agenda as a development-focused coalition while escalating rivalry with his predecessor.