Uhuru Kenyatta
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19615.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Uhuru Kenyatta is a Kenyan politician who served as the President of Kenya from 2013 to 2022. He is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya, and has been a significant figure in Kenyan politics, playing a crucial role in the country's economic development and international relations. Kenyatta faced charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) related to his alleged involvement in post-election violence in 2007-2008, although these charges were later dropped. His presidency was marked by efforts to improve infrastructure and promote technology, along with challenges such as corruption and ethnic tensions.
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta questioned why his successor continues to invoke his name almost four years after taking office.
Jubilee accuses President Ruto of hypocrisyKenya· 2026-09-28
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta questioned why political leaders continued discussing his administration rather than focusing on governing the country.
Ruto urges leaders to exercise restraint at public gatheringsKenya· 2026-09-27Kalonzo also defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against claims that he is financing the Opposition ahead of the 2027 contest.
Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fairKenya· 2026-09-27
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s move to support opposition political camps separately has caused ripples and confusion.
Top operator? Uhuru Kenyatta's political moves questionedKenya· 2026-09-27
Ngunjiri criticised remarks attributed to former President Uhuru Kenyatta regarding the outcome of the 2022 General Election.
Ngunjiri calls for peaceful politics ahead of Farmers Party launchKenya· 2026-09-26
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s move to support opposition political camps separately has caused ripples and confusion.
Uhuru's game-plan questioned - The StandardKenya· 2026-09-26Nyoro warned that the same respect Ruto expects after leaving office should be extended to Uhuru.
Nyoro defends Uhuru, demands disclosure of Dangote refinery shareholdersKenya· 2026-09-26
Uhuru Kenyatta is criticized by the delegates for allegedly undermining the ODM party.
ODM delegates reject Sakaja using the party for gubernatorial bidKenya· 2026-09-26
Uhuru Kenyatta is a retired president who has been accused of bankrolling opposition movements.
Ruto's opponents using his insults as ammunition for counterattackKenya· 2026-09-26
Uhuru, speaking during a Jubilee Party meeting, said he remained convinced that Raila had won the election and that he knew how the outcome was altered.
Aladwa slams Uhuru over claim Raila was rigged in 2022Kenya· 2026-09-25
In 2002, Uhuru Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki were the candidates on opposing sides, and no violence was witnessed.
Kindiki defends Kenya Kwanza administration's development agendaKenya· 2026-09-23
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election has been backed by Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Beatrice Gambo.
'There is something he knows': Gambo backs Uhuru's claim on 2022 electionKenya· 2026-09-23
Uhuru Kenyatta publicly questioned Ruto's victory and said he believed Raila had won the election.
The darker and unanswered question of Uhuru Kenyatta's declarationKenya· 2026-09-23Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cast doubt on the legitimacy of President William Ruto’s 2022 General Election victory.
I will speak up: Uhuru reopens ghosts of contested 2022 presidential electionKenya· 2026-09-23Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta claimed that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 General Election.
Retired president claim revives 2022 election dispute over vote tally and Ruto's winKenya· 2026-09-22Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cast doubt on the legitimacy of President William Ruto’s 2022 General Election victory.
I will speak up: Uhuru reopens 2022 poll row, says Raila won contest as Ruto allies fire backKenya· 2026-09-22Uhuru Kenyatta has been criticized by the UDA for his remarks about the 2022 presidential election.
UDA hits back at Uhuru over 2022 election remarksKenya· 2026-09-22
Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiang’i, bringing his tenure at the helm of the party to an end.
Takeover: Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'iKenya· 2026-09-22Former President Uhuru Kenyatta says he remains convinced that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.
'We know what happened': Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 pollsKenya· 2026-09-22Uhuru Kenyatta is involved in a political storm following a court ruling regarding retired presidents' political rights.
Unbound: Court ruling thrusts Uhuru back at centre of political stormKenya· 2026-09-22
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta will chair the rebranded alliance.
Azimio rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance ahead of 2027 electionsKenya· 2026-09-22
Uhuru Kenyatta is involved in a legal ruling that affects the political rights of retired presidents.
Back like he never left: Court ruling thrusts Uhuru back into politicsKenya· 2026-09-21The High Court has handed former President Uhuru Kenyatta a lifeline after declaring sections of law that barred retired presidents from engaging in active politics unconstitutional.
Uhuru gets lifeline as court rules retired presidents can engage in crimepoliticsKenya· 2026-09-21
Wetang'ula noted that even President Uhuru Kenyatta, with all his flaws, wasn’t told to limit himself to one term.
Wetang'ula urges Kenyans to ignore 'wantam' calls, judge Ruto's track recordKenya· 2026-09-21
Uhuru Kenyatta is mentioned in the context of the upcoming 2027 election.
2027 election will not be Uhuru's referendum, it will be Ruto'sKenya· 2026-09-20
Uhuru Kenyatta remains a recurring character in Kenya’s political conversation.
When blaming Uhuru becomes political strategyKenya· 2026-09-20Uhuru is mentioned as a potential sponsor behind Ruto's opposition.
Is Uhuru really the sponsor behind Ruto's opposition?Kenya· 2026-09-20Sifuna's opponents say the real money is coming from former president Uhuru Kenyatta, an ally-turned-rival of Ruto.
A rising star of Kenyan politics channels Gen-Z angerKenya· 2026-09-20
Uhuru Kenyatta is accused by Aden Duale of being self-centered and fighting Ruto.
Duale accuses Uhuru of personal vendetta against Ruto, backs Kindiki for 2032 presidencyKenya· 2026-09-19
Uhuru Kenyatta is the former President and current party leader of Jubilee.
Kioni and Ngunjiri are sabotaging our party, Jubilee leaders sayKenya· 2026-09-19
