Ruto, Uhuru and the noisy political divorce that has refused to die

For more than two decades, President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, were inseparable political allies. They first emerged as partners vying for power after President Daniel arap Moi stepped down in 2002. Later, they jointly governed Kenya from 2013 to 2022, holding the positions of president and deputy president. However, their relationship took a bitter turn in the lead-up to the 2022 General Election, as they emerged as formidable political adversaries.

The recent controversy surrounding finance and national planning has reignited the public feud between the two former leaders. The Sessional Paper, which outlines Kenya's development framework, is now under scrutiny. The Finance and National Planning Committee has called for amendments to the paper, urging that projects should adhere to the Fund's risk-management framework.

In a shocking twist, a mother's financial assistance has become a contentious issue in the ongoing dispute. It has emerged that her former son-in-law is seeking a share of property located in Karen, a prestigious neighborhood in Nairobi. The mother's financial support played a crucial role in determining her son-in-law's eligibility to claim a portion of the family estate.