{
  "id": 11698012,
  "title": "Uhuru hits back at Ruto over attacks, political criticism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/uhuru-hits-back-at-ruto-over-attacks-political-criticism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:33:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/uhuru-hits-back-at-ruto-over-attacks-political-criticism/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya - In the wake of sustained criticism, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has responded to President William Ruto, accusing him of double-speak and attacking political opponents. Kenyatta made these remarks during the burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of PLP leader Martha Karua, in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. He stated that he remains unfazed by the criticism and maintains that he has already served his time as President. \"You are wasting my time abusing me, I have nothing to lose and I thank God for my timer as president,\" Kenyatta said. The heated exchange between the two leaders comes as they prepare for the 2027 General Election. Ruto has accused Kenyatta of sponsoring opposition politicians and movements, while Kenyatta has denied these allegations and rejected the label of having a sponsor. The political tension has also been influenced by recent legal developments regarding the political rights of retired presidents.",
  "summary": "You are wasting my time abusing me, I have nothing to lose and I thank God for my time as President,” Kenyatta said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Uhuru Kenyatta responds to Ruto's attacks, denies sponsor allegations",
    "Kenyatta remains unfazed by criticism, served his time as president",
    "Political tension ahead of 2027 General Election"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}