Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has extended an olive branch to President William Ruto, offering to collaborate on finding solutions to Kenya’s ongoing fuel crisis.
Speaking on Monday during a Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu County, Uhuru made a direct appeal to the current administration.
“If you need help on the fuel crisis, call us and together we will get a solution for Kenyans,” he said, insisting on a willingness to work across political divides for the benefit of ordinary citizens.
The former Head of State was quick to dismiss speculation about a political comeback, clarifying that his role remains largely administrative and advisory.
He told his detractors he is not positioning himself for future political battles, but rather focusing on supporting the nation in whatever capacity he can.
However, Uhuru did not shy away from addressing what he sees as dangerous trends in the country’s political discourse ahead of 2027.
He issued a stern warning about the rise of ethnic politics, accusing current leaders of lacking accountability when making divisive statements in public.
“We have started seeing others spreading divisive ethnic politics. They don’t have shame while saying these things. They are making the remarks in front of leaders of our country, and nobody tries to stop them,” Uhuru said while reflecting deep concern about the direction of national dialogue.
The former President appealed to national leaders to reject such rhetoric, arguing that Kenyans are not angry because of politics, but because of mounting economic pressure that is squeezing households across the country.
To illustrate his point, Uhuru painted a vivid picture of the struggles facing ordinary Kenyans.
“Issue ni simple… watu wanapiga kelele kwa sababu mimi ni mtu mshahara wangu ni 20k, 800 inaenda kwa mafuta, 12 inaenda kwa kodi. Hiyo ndiyo shida—ongelesha shida,” he explained, breaking down how a person earning 20,000 shillings sees 8000 shillings go to fuel and 12,000 to taxes, leaving little for basic needs.
Uhuru’s offer come at a time when the cost of living remains a contentious issue in Kenya, with fuel prices and taxation continuing to dominate public discourse.
