The exchange comes at a time when political temperatures are steadily rising ahead of the 2027 General Election, with former and current leaders increasingly taking public positions on the country’s economic direction.
Speaking during a Jubilee Party delegates’ meeting in Kiambu County, Uhuru argued that many Kenyans were struggling under the weight of high fuel prices, expensive transport costs, rising rent, and the soaring prices of essential commodities.
He urged leaders to stop engaging in political blame games and instead focus on finding practical solutions to the challenges facing ordinary citizens.
According to the former president, many low-income earners are finding it increasingly difficult to survive as most of their monthly earnings are consumed by basic household expenses.
According to the former president, many low-income earners are finding it increasingly difficult to survive as most of their monthly earnings are consumed by basic household expenses.
“The issue is simple; Kenyans are complaining because of the high cost of living. They are earning KSh20,000, yet a huge portion goes to transport and rent, leaving almost nothing for food and other necessities,” Uhuru stated.
He further challenged leaders to work together in addressing the economic hardships facing citizens rather than engaging in endless political confrontations.
“Do not talk about tribalism and other things. If you want us to help solve the problem, then reach out; we solve it together. When the country has a problem, it concerns all of us,” he said.
However, Uhuru’s remarks did not sit well with Oscar Sudi, one of President Ruto’s most vocal allies in Parliament.
In a strongly worded response, Sudi accused the former president of attempting to lecture the current administration despite having had a decade in power to implement the very solutions he is now proposing.
The legislator argued that Kenyans expected meaningful economic reforms during Uhuru’s ten-year tenure and questioned why the former president was presenting himself as an authority on issues he allegedly failed to resolve while in office.
“You had your time and failed. Kenyans gave you ten years to fix these problems, and now you want to tell us what should be done after leaving office,” Sudi reportedly remarked.
The Kapseret MP further suggested that Uhuru’s recent political statements are part of a broader effort to remain influential in national politics despite officially retiring from active government leadership after the 2022 elections.
Sudi’s criticism comes only days after Uhuru defended his continued involvement in Jubilee Party affairs, insisting that he has not returned to active politics but is merely overseeing a constitutional leadership transition within the party.
Addressing Jubilee delegates, Uhuru explained that legal battles and internal disputes within the party had delayed the planned handover process.
“I left office peacefully and respectfully. My responsibility afterward was to unite the Jubilee Party and guide it toward new leadership. Unfortunately, court cases and external interference slowed down that process,” he said.
The former president maintained that his role is limited to ensuring a smooth transition and strengthening party structures rather than pursuing personal political interests.
Despite those assurances, government supporters continue to accuse Uhuru of quietly positioning himself within opposition politics as the country begins preparing for the next electoral cycle.
Meanwhile, President Ruto’s administration has defended its handling of the economy, arguing that many of the current challenges are linked to global economic pressures, including fluctuations in international fuel prices and supply chain disruptions.
The government has also pointed to ongoing interventions aimed at cushioning Kenyans from rising fuel costs.
Recently, Ruto announced that billions of shillings had been deployed through fuel stabilisation measures to protect consumers from sudden price increases.
Even so, concerns over the cost of living remain a major political issue across the country and are expected to dominate public debate as leaders intensify their campaigns and political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.
With Uhuru openly questioning government policies and allies of President Ruto responding forcefully, the latest exchange signals that Kenya’s political contest is already beginning to take shape long before voters head to the ballot box.
Even so, concerns over the cost of living remain a major political issue across the country and are expected to dominate public debate as leaders intensify their campaigns and political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.
With Uhuru openly questioning government policies and allies of President Ruto responding forcefully, the latest exchange signals that Kenya’s political contest is already beginning to take shape long before voters head to the ballot box.
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