Details of Ruto, Uhuru meeting in Gatundu
President Ruto visits Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home
President Ruto visits Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home.
President William Ruto on Monday, December 9 visited Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home in Kiambu County.
According to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the two leaders discussed several issues including the formation of IEBC and Raila Odinga’s candidature at the African Union.
“Their Excellencies also acknowledged Kenya’s leading role in promoting peace and security in the East African region through diplomatic and peace-support initiatives, which are crucial to resolving conflicts, restoring peace, and fostering regional stability. President Ruto commended President Kenyatta for his patriotism and tireless contributions to peace-making efforts in the region.
“President Ruto and President Kenyatta further called for the prompt resolution of the court matters regarding the constitution of the IEBC selection panel, to facilitate the appointment of commissioners,” part of the statement read.
According to Hussein, the two leaders called on Kenyans to support Odinga’s candidature at the African Union.
“The two leaders called on Kenyans, friends of Kenya, and international partners to support the candidacy of Raila Odinga for the position of Chair of the African Union Commission. They also committed to maintaining regular engagements on matters of national importance alongside other leaders and stakeholders,” the statement adds.
On November 16, 2024, Uhuru was among the country’s top political leaders who were in Embu to attend the Installation of Bishop-Elect Peter Kimani Ndung’u as the Catholic Bishop of the Embu Diocese.
Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were also among the attendees.
The timing of Uhuru and Ruto’s meeting was interesting since it came at a time when the battle for supremacy in the Mount Kenya region was intensifying.
Notably, Uhuru Kenyatta has been active with public appearances in recent weeks, a stark contrast to the silence he subjected Kenyans to in the months prior.
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the former Head of State, was present during the wedding of Kalonzo Musyoka’s daughter Damarie Saada Kalonzo.
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Kalonzo, a fierce critic of President Ruto’s regime, later reiterated his cordial relationship with Uhuru by issuing a public statement thanking the Jubilee party boss for his presence.
The meeting also came amid a looming cabinet reshuffle, with several cabinet secretaries potentially on the chopping board.
From a political standpoint, it is easy to see why political leaders are intent on having Uhuru Kenyatta in their corner, three years to the general election.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has openly expressed his intention to rival Ruto for the presidency in 2027, and the key battleground between the two leaders appears to be the Mount Kenya region.
Since the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo has publicly backed the embattled former DP by openly calling out the state for allegedly frustrating Gachagua in different forms.
More recently, Gachagua and Kalonzo have collectively criticised the government over delays in the reconstitution of the IEBC.
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