The Fallout Between Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto: A Shocking Revelation and Its Political Implications

One of the most surprising revelations from former President Uhuru Kenyatta's interview with editors was the aftermath of the 2017 presidential elections and how it contributed to the fallout between him and Deputy President William Ruto. For the first time, Uhuru spoke about the events following the elections, which came as a complete surprise to many Kenyans who were already aware of some details.

According to Uhuru, after the 2017 elections, Ruto was determined to use the government to aggressively destroy the opposition, particularly NASA. However, the rift between Uhuru and Ruto actually began earlier, around 2015-2016, and was believed to be financially motivated—an issue too sensitive for the President to discuss openly. Despite this, in the run-up to the 2017 elections, Ruto was put in charge of the campaign, which became infamous for its violence and brutality, including the tragic events surrounding the murder of ABC's Chris Msando.

Uhuru revealed that he had refused to continue with Ruto's plan to eliminate the opposition, and this refusal marked the point where their relationship deteriorated completely. This fallout occurred around late December 2017 or early January 2018, just before the mock swearing-in of Raila Odinga, which proceeded without incident, suggesting that by then, Uhuru and Ruto were already at odds.

This revelation is significant in light of ongoing political developments in Kenya. The brutality exhibited by the police in recent demonstrations echoes the approach used during the post-election period of 2017, under the current President, William Ruto. This suggests that Ruto's tactics for managing political opposition have remained unchanged, and unless something drastic occurs, Kenyans may continue to witness a similar approach in future political crises.

The recent raid on the home of Jomo Kenyatta Jr., Uhuru's son, which was ostensibly to search for guns, mirrors a similar raid in 2017 at the home of businessman Jimmy Wanjigi. However, the real motive, according to Uhuru, was to plant drugs, a tactic that raises disturbing questions about government protocol in handling political issues. These "laid-down procedures" are designed to eliminate any potential problems, having been tried and tested over the years, although their evolution—from planting guns to drugs—indicates a disturbing shift.

This situation poses a unique challenge for former President Uhuru Kenyatta, as no retired president before him has faced such an issue. The question now is how he will respond. Will he remain passive, or will he take action? The answer, according to my latest intelligence briefings, is yet to be revealed. For those interested in staying updated, a special offer is available for a one-year subscription to my weekly intelligence briefings, which provides deeper insights into these critical issues facing Kenya today.