President Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta, who is the former President recently held a closed-door meeting. And this left many curious about what was discussed.
This comes as Ruto faces growing criticism over public service delivery, human rights issues, and protests sparked by the Finance Bill 2024, rising living costs, and corruption concerns.
But what did the two leaders discuss?
What President Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta Discussed
The State House later revealed that the two leaders discussed the need for political unity and better governance to drive national development. Uhuru emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in addressing Kenya’s challenges.
This meeting follows Ruto’s earlier efforts to ease tensions by engaging opposition leader Raila Odinga. By reaching out to both Raila and Uhuru, Ruto seems focused on stabilizing his leadership during a time of growing unrest.
Though Ruto and Uhuru have been political rivals, with their allies often clashing publicly, this meeting suggests a shift toward cooperation. It was their second interaction in recent months, showing a willingness to work together on national issues.
While the exact details of their conversation remain private, the meeting signals an effort to build consensus and find solutions to Kenya’s pressing problems.
Whether this collaboration will lead to meaningful change remains to be seen.
By Vivian K.