Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joked that his life is becoming “too dangerous” amid renewed attacks from President William Ruto, saying he will now be more careful when making spontaneous remarks during public events.
Uhuru made the remarks on Friday, September 18, while speaking at the burial ceremony of the mother of former State House Comptroller George Kariuki in Gikuu, Kiharu Constituency, Murang’a County.
The former President explained that he had decided to limit his off-the-cuff comments because his words could be misinterpreted by the media, adding a humorous twist to his remarks about the current political climate.
“And usually I speak off-cuff, and these days life is becoming too dangerous for me. So I have decided before the media goes to misinterpret my words,” Uhuru said.
He then appeared to mock the “sponsor” label frequently used by President Ruto and his allies when referring to his alleged financial support for opposition activities, concluding his remarks with a sarcastic statement.
“Thanks so much, that is all from the sponsor,” Uhuru added, drawing attention to the political accusations directed at him by the President and his supporters in recent months.
Ruto renewed his criticism of Uhuru during a rally in Sindo, Homa Bay County, on Thursday, September 17, accusing his predecessor of sponsoring opposition figures, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
“They are clueless because they have only been sent by their sponsor, who is bitter seeing us succeed where he failed. We have fixed the economy he destroyed,” Ruto said during the rally.
The President also revisited his political relationship with Uhuru, claiming he supported him during four election campaigns and expected similar backing when he later sought the presidency, citing an alleged agreement involving two terms each.