Kenyans React as Uhuru, Ruto Share Light Moment at State House: "Baba Walk Away"
- On Friday, August 1, former president Uhuru Kenyatta visited State House, Nairobi, for the first time since leaving office in 2022
- There was excitement among Kenyans after a video of Uhuru and his successor, President William Ruto, sharing a light moment emerged
- Some Kenyans appeared to advise ODM leader Raila Odinga on what he should do to Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - A meeting of President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, at State House Nairobi, has ignited mixed reactions among Kenyans.
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On Friday, August 1, Uhuru visited State House, Nairobi, for the first time since handing over power in 2022.
Why did Uhuru Kenyatta visit the State House Nairobi?
Uhuru is among the ranking African dignitaries attending the meeting on the progress made in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process.
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Kenya's former head of state is attending the meeting in his capacity as the facilitator of the process.
However, despite being a formal meeting, Kenyans were keen to see how the two interacted, given their past differences.
A video of Ruto welcoming the former president on his arrival at State House ignited reactions, as the duo could be seen exchanging greetings cheerfully.
How did Kenyans react to the Uhuru-Ruto meeting?
The light exchange between the two led some Kenyans to suggest that Uhuru was never keen on having Raila Odinga as president in 2022.
Some advised the former prime minister to cut his political ties with Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Brenda Ongalo:
"Just see how politics is dirty and we are fighting each other for nothing."
Abdullahi Maalim:
"It was a long con baba walk away, Raila Odinga.
@Shortchase:
"Kenya’s economic mess duo meet up to reminisce on their handiwork 🚮."
David Mutinda:
"Where is Baba?
@Riftvaliant:
"Political leaders will always do collabo."
Thao KE
"Raila should be present so that he calls them into a conclave🥱."
Mk Peter
"When leaders come together it builds a good sense of leadership."
Ade Lo Kwaje
"Uhuru is happier than being a president, he is a stress-free man. The body tells it all."
Sirlehsio Oreste Egh
"Kenyans were warned but they decided to punish him. Now they're busy crying left, right and centre."
Serem Josephat Bor
"Our president don't hold grudges. God bless you, Rais.
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How is Ruto planning to woo back Mt Kenya?
The Uhuru and Ruto meeting comes weeks after reports emerged that the Kenya Kwanza government is developing a strategy to woo back the Mt. Kenya votes.
Laikipia East Member of Parliament Mwangi Kiunjuri disclosed that the Ruto team will reach out to Uhuru ahead of the 2027 General Election.
According to Kiunjuri, there are no permanent enemies in politics, and there is a likelihood of Ruto and Uhuru working together in 2027.
Some strategists believe Uhuru's ties with Ruto might be the best way of controlling Rigathi Gachagua's influence in the Mt. Kenya region.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
