On May 26, 2026, Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party launched a scathing attack on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of wrecking the economy before leaving office and secretly plotting against President William Ruto. The statement, issued by UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala, marked one of the fiercest political attacks yet from the party against Kenyatta.
Malala alleged that Kenyatta's administration left behind a debt of over KSh 9 trillion and that the former president is now working with opposition figures to destabilize the government. However, no specific evidence was provided to support these claims. The attack comes amid ongoing tensions between Ruto and Kenyatta, who have been at odds since Ruto's 2022 election victory.
Political analysts note that the feud reflects deeper divisions within the former ruling Jubilee Party, which split after Ruto broke away to form UDA. Kenyatta has not publicly responded to the latest accusations. The UDA statement also criticized Kenyatta's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 election transition, though these claims remain unverified.
