Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto during burial of the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Bondo on October 19,2025.[Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] The seeming gradual resurgence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s popularity among ordinary Kenyans appears to be creating nervous butterflies in President William Ruto’s stomach and worry within his broad-based government. His partners in the entity are today brooding over the role Uhuru may play in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential elections after experiencing several warm receptions that the former president has received at various public gatherings. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. Support Bold Journalism…
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto during burial of the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Bondo on October 19,2025.[Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] The seeming gradual resurgence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s popularity among ordinary Kenyans appears to be creating nervous butterflies in President William Ruto’s stomach and worry within his broad-based government. His partners in the entity are today brooding over the role Uhuru may play in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential elections after experiencing several warm receptions that the former president has received at various public gatherings. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Support Bold…