Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched a scathing attack against his successor, William Ruto, over what he says is “eroding the achievements” he gained during his administration.

Speaking during the Jubilee Party Special National Delegates Conference (NDC) at Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi, Kenyatta enumerated the gains made during his administration, as well as the challenges he faced while at the helm of the nation.

“It was our administration that saw the implementation of new constitutional order, and we did so within the stipulated timelines. We left behind a more connected country that we found it,” Kenyatta said, “Today, many of the gains we had in the past have been eroded. Linda Mama and others have been replaced by new, untried and untested schemes.”

As a result of President Ruto’s administration turning against the achievements, Kenyatta said, Kenyans were bearing the full brunt. “While we wait for these experiments to work, Kenyans suffer and our progress is dragged.”

Kenyatta also blamed the current administration of dwelling in rhetoric rather than implementing projects and policies that will transform the lives of Kenyans.

“As we continue to dwell in rhetoric rather than progress, we repeat the mistakes of the past. Some of the truths we spoke of and some of the myths have become the nightmares that many are living with.”

However, all hope is not lost, with Kenyatta drawing confidence in the young generation whom he says have what it takes to change around the fortunes of the country, if they hold positions of power.

“I have watched carefully beyond the noise of the past and admire the tribeless generation of our time. It is my hope today that some of us today give way so that the young ones with courage on the streets can use it to transform our country. You have the energy to get it.”

Revamping Jubilee Party

Kenyatta also vowed to lead the process of restrategising and revamping the Jubilee Party ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the hope of fielding candidates in all elective positions.

“Like any other political party we shall be preparing for the next general elections, and it remains our firm intentions to fill the best possible candidates for all elective positions,” he noted.