President Uhuru Kenyatta Stories

CJ Koome appoints bench to hear Sh4.6 trillion case against ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 05, 2025

The petition seeks to hold President Uhuru and key officials in his administration legally liable for the Sh4.6 trillion debt accumulated between the...

Fred Matiang’i denies being Uhuru Kenyatta’s project, confirms 2027 bid to ‘fix Kenya’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said his previous Cabinet appointment during Uhuru Kenyatta's reign should not be mistaken for political puppetry.

DRC at 65: Tshisekedi calls for peace on independence day as M23 asserts control in Goma
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 01, 2025

While Kinshasa projected diplomacy, Goma staged defiance. M23's Corneille Nangaa and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 marked the day by planting a symbol...

Uhuru Kenyatta retained as Jubilee Party leader in fresh leadership shake-up
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The Civil Division of the Milimani High Court allowed a consent filed by the party’s legal team and key respondents, effectively nullifying the IDRC d...

Uhuru reclaims command of Jubilee Party after court-backed purge
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The changes, announced by Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, come after a long legal and political standoff and reflect a strategic shift as the former...

Court refers Okiya Omtatah's Sh4.6 trillion debt petition to CJ Martha Koome
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

According to Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah raises substantial questions of law.

Uhuru regains control of Jubilee Party as court ends power struggles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

The court also confirmed that he had the legal authority to convene the meeting and guide the party’s affairs, reinstating him as Jubilee Party leader...

Uhuru, Nyoro blamed for debt crisis, MP says Kenyans to shoulder Sh1 trillion interest burden
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

The Alego Usonga MP, who took over as BAC chairperson from Nyoro earlier this year, accused his predecessor of presiding over unsustainable borrowing...

Gachagua U-turns on ‘empty coffers’ claim, blames Ruto’s leadership for Kenya Kwanza failures
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

Gachagua said that Ruto's constant reshuffling of the Cabinet is an attempt to distract Kenyans from his own administrative failures.

Gachagua reveals why Ruto’s photos still hang in his home: ‘A constant reminder of betrayal’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

According to Gachagua, the decision to keep President Ruto's photos was deliberate, meant to constantly remind him not to trust people blindly.

Is Kenya’s president safe in a crowd? Security expert scans VIP protection checklist
The Conversation  |  May 09, 2025

The issue of presidential protection in Kenya has become particularly relevant following an incident in early May 2025 when someone in a crowd threw a...

Government to slash Uhuru’s retirement benefits by Sh94.6 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Kenyatta’s allocation will fall from Sh371.46 million to Sh276.85 million in the financial year starting July. The heaviest reductions will affect for...

Gachagua accuses Ruto of waging proxy war against Uhuru, warns of retaliation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Ruto was using Farouk Kibet and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah to lead his onslaught against Kenyatta.

Uhuru: I choose silence to avoid backlash from authorities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

Uhuru emphasised that the young generation holds the key to shaping the future and assured them of his full support, along with that of other leaders.

Uhuru urges leaders to listen to Kenyans' cries as Ruto prepares for crucial Mt Kenya visit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

Uhuru, who has kept a low profile since January, was accompanied by former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, ex-DCI boss George Kinoti, and f...

Jubilee wrangles: Why Uhuru poised to reclaim full control of party
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 21, 2025

The legal battles between the two factions have been ongoing for over a year, with multiple court rulings favouring Kenyatta's leadership.

Win for Uhuru in Jubilee Party as appeals court upholds ruling reinstating his faction
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 10, 2025

In September 2024, High Court Judge Janet Mulwa ruled that the expulsion of Kenyatta’s allies was unlawful.

Uhuru appointed to co-facilitate merged Nairobi-Luanda peace processes on DRC conflict
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 24, 2025

The other facilitators are Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Ethiopia's former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

Uhuru resurfaces in Berlin as diplomatic feud with Ruto escalates
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 18, 2025

At the heart of the power play was the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) meeting on Friday, where Kenyatta was invited as the EAC peace...

Uhuru blames Tshisekedi’s lack of political will for DRC peace talks disruptions
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 06, 2025

A comprehensive report on the status of the process has since been submitted to the African Union, EAC and the SADC secretariats ahead of their joint...

Ruto: Leaders must offer solutions, not encourage youth unrest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

His remarks come amid rising political tensions, with some critics, including his former ally Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing his administ...

How Uhuru's advise to Gen Zs could cause political ripples
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 18, 2025

He underscored that it was wrong for citizens to remain mum as their resources are mismanaged and bad leadership prevails.

Uhuru to Gen Zs: Fight for your rights, we're behind you
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

Urging the youth to take action, Uhuru said that everything worth having in the world is worth fighting for.

Accountability, unity take centre stage as Ruto, Uhuru hold talks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2024

“In a democracy, even good ideas that lack transparency breed suspicion and mistrust. Continuous engagement is essential for an all-inclusive democrat...

Court of Appeal upholds Uhuru Kenyatta’s leadership in Jubilee Party dispute
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

The stalemate began in 2023 when a section of the Jubilee Party rebel MPs led by Sabina Chege and Kanini Kega staged a revolt as they sought to act as...

Uhuru calls for unity, end to tribalism at Bishop Kimani's consecration in Embu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

He appealed for respect between leaders and citizens, noting that mutual respect fosters stronger bonds. "If a leader respects the people and their wi...

Ruto, Uhuru, Gachagua meet at Catholic bishop’s consecration in Embu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The event's organisers introduced the leaders amid loud cheers from the crowd, signalling public interest in the high-profile reunion. 

Six judges awarded Sh126 million for rights violations following Uhuru refusal to appoint them
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

Justice Mwita ruled that the six judges had a right to receive written explanations for their rejection, which Uhuru failed to provide.

My role was to help fight Uhuru, bring Ruto to power - Gachagua laments
John Mbati  |  Oct 07, 2024

"I am now seen as a spent cartridge," Gachagua lamented.

Kioni: Uhuru played no role in Ruto-Raila broad-based government
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 14, 2024

Raila, in his remarks on Tuesday, claimed that Uhuru had advised him to engage with President Ruto to resolve the unrest caused by the anti-government...

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