Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched a pointed critique of the current government, accusing his successor of destroying many of the gains made during his own administration.
The criticism came during his speech at the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference at Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi, where he sharply questioned the direction of Kenya under President William Ruto.
Uhuru said that the country is suffering because the foundations laid before have been undermined. He claimed that a number of programmes that were once successful have collapsed or been replaced by untested initiatives.
Among those he mentioned was the Linda Mama health care scheme, which he said has been discontinued. Uhuru argued that instead of building on proven systems, current leadership has chosen to discard what worked.
He also condemned what he called the “hustler versus dynasty” narrative promoted by Ruto and his allies. Uhuru described it as divisive political rhetoric that pits Kenyans against one another rather than uniting them.
He urged for leadership that listens to dissenting voices, especially of the younger people, and for policies grounded in experience and proven track record.
The former President’s remarks come amid growing concern among his supporters that many of his government’s legacy projects are being neglected or reversed.
Local party leaders echoed these concerns, noting that Kenyan citizens are increasingly unhappy as expectations raised during the previous administration are unmet.
Political analysts say these attacks are part of Uhuru’s attempt to galvanise his party base ahead of elections, and to draw a clear contrast between what his administration achieved and what people perceive to be the current leadership’s shortcomings. Whether they resonate with the general public depends largely on services, stability, and visible progress.
The tension between past achievements and present leadership underlines the fragile nature of political legitimacy, especially in Kenya, where promises and delivery are closely judged.
With mounting criticism, the Ruto administration may be under pressure to demonstrate that what has been built will not be left to decay.
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