Methu Tells Ruto to Leave Uhuru Kenyatta Alone Amid Renewed Political Tensions
Nyandarua Senator Methu has come to the defence of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, urging President William Ruto to stop attacking his predecessor and instead confront politicians who will directly challenge him in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking in Naivasha on Friday, August 14, 2026, Methu argued that Uhuru would not be seeking elective office in 2027 and therefore should not be at the centre of the President’s political battles.
The senator challenged Ruto to focus his attention on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he described as a political opponent who would be on the political battlefield ahead of the next General Election.
“Wachana na Uhuru, yeye hatakuwa kwa debe, pigana na huyu Riggy G hapa,” Methu said.
The remarks add to growing criticism from Mount Kenya leaders who have accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of repeatedly dragging Uhuru’s name into current political disputes.
Methu’s intervention was echoed by Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, who said leaders from the region would stand up for the retired president whenever they believed he was being unfairly targeted.
Nyutu maintained that Uhuru should be allowed to enjoy his retirement without being drawn into the political contests surrounding the 2027 elections.
Muhia Links Uhuru Attacks to Ol Kalou Defeat
The latest defence of Uhuru came a day after Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia also criticised continued attacks on the former president.
Speaking about the recent Ol Kalou by-election, Muhia argued that persistent criticism of prominent Mount Kenya leaders, including Uhuru and Gachagua, may have contributed to voter anger against the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
“Government insiders, the Murkomen and others wake up every day saying, ‘Uhuru this, Uhuru that, Uhuru this, Uhuru that’,” Muhia said.
She argued that political attacks directed at leaders from the region had contributed to a sense of political alienation among some voters.
Muhia also pointed to the strained relationship between the Kenya Kwanza administration and Gachagua, who was removed from the Deputy Presidency in 2024 following an impeachment process.
According to Muhia, the repeated criticism of Mount Kenya politicians had helped strengthen regional solidarity around leaders who were being targeted.
Gachagua Also Defends Former President
Gachagua has separately vowed to defend Uhuru amid the renewed political exchanges, saying he would not allow the former president to be unfairly attacked.
The former deputy president has increasingly positioned himself as a critic of the Ruto administration as preparations for the 2027 General Election gather pace.
Although Uhuru has largely stayed away from frontline electoral politics since leaving office in 2022, his political influence remains a major subject of debate, particularly in the Mount Kenya region.
The former president’s Jubilee Party remains part of Kenya’s wider opposition landscape, while political leaders continue to debate the direction of the region ahead of the next elections.
Methu’s remarks therefore highlight a growing political fault line: whether the 2027 contest should be fought over the records and influence of former leaders or focused on the politicians expected to appear on the ballot.
For Ruto, the challenge comes as political alliances begin taking shape ahead of the 2027 presidential race, with Gachagua among the figures expected to play a significant role in the emerging opposition landscape.
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