{
  "id": 10199173,
  "title": "Ruto warns ‘confused’ leaders against drunken appearances, issues veiled response to Uhuru",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/ruto-warns-confused-leaders-against-drunken-appearances-issues-veiled",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T10:43:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/ruto-warns-confused-leaders-against-drunken-appearances-issues-veiled-response-to-uhuru/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto has cautioned political leaders against appearing intoxicated at public events, urging them to be role models and refrain from making \"incoherent\" statements regarding the 2022 General Election. The Kenyan President made these remarks during a sermon at Mwatate Gospel Church in Taita Taveta County, following former President Uhuru Kenyatta's criticism of his Administration. Ruto did not explicitly mention Uhuru, but his comments on leaders referencing an election held four years prior were in response to Uhuru's criticism. Uhuru questioned why his name was still invoked nearly four years after he transferred power, asking if his handover of power was intended to keep the public talking about him or to enable others to \"build.\" The former President also criticized governments for resorting to blame when matters did not go as planned, recalling that his Administration accepted the Supreme Court's decision and peacefully transferred power after the 2022 election. Turning his attention to the behavior of political leaders, Ruto emphasized that those in positions of influence should set an example for the public, stating that leaders must act as role models and avoid appearing drunk at public gatherings, as their actions impact the younger generation. He also urged leaders to demonstrate discipline and restraint, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in building a responsible and stable society. Ruto acknowledged that government alone could not address all societal challenges and called for the participation of religious leaders, parents, and communities to ensure a stable and principled nation.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 — President William Ruto has warned political leaders against appearing drunk at public gatherings, urging them to act as role models and avoid making what he…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}