Kalonzo to Ruto: Allow Uhuru to Enjoy Retirement, Stop Political Attacks

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Kalonzo to Ruto: Allow Uhuru to Enjoy Retirement, Stop Political Attacks

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on President William Ruto to stop attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta and respect his status as a retired head of state.

Speaking during a Sunday service at Redeemed Gospel Church in Kithimani Township, Machakos County, Kalonzo urged the President to accord his predecessor the dignity reserved for former national leaders.

“Uhuru Kenyatta is the fourth President of the Republic of Kenya. Na lazima apewe heshima (he must be given respect),” Kalonzo said. “President Ruto, I call you to order… Wacha mheshimiwa Uhuru Kenyatta enjoy his retirement bila kumletea aibu.”

Kalonzo noted that previous transitions—from Jomo Kenyatta to Daniel arap Moi, and from Moi to Mwai Kibaki—were marked by mutual respect. He recalled how former President Kibaki rejected proposals to repossess Moi’s residence, opting instead to give him a title deed as a sign of respect.

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Addressing the political friction tied to Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, Kalonzo revealed he had advised Uhuru to step down as the opposition alliance’s chairman if the position is being used to target him politically.

Kalonzo also questioned the administration’s pressure on Uhuru regarding the newly proposed national blueprint. “If he has refused to be chairman of Vision 2060, why force him?” Kalonzo asked, arguing that the former President should be left alone if he chooses not to participate in the long-term plan meant to succeed Vision 2030.

Warning against targeted political harassment, Kalonzo pointed to Zambia’s post-presidential disputes involving Kenneth Kaunda as a cautionary tale of division. He urged President Ruto to direct his focus toward addressing economic hardship, unemployment, and high taxation rather than engaging retired leaders.