Jubilee Party Deputy Secretary General Zack Kinuthia has pointed out that the retired president and Jubilee Party leader Uhuru Kenyatta issued a strong political warning against the re-election of the current head of state, William Ruto.

In a local television interview on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Zack Kinuthia stated that Uhuru had warned voters that re-electing President William Ruto in 2027 would be a warning just like the one he made during the 2022 general elections.

Kinuthia added that the former president had warned the supporters not to make the same political decisions again.

“Uhuru Kenyatta gave us direction on what to do so that we will not say he didn’t warn us. The region has been waiting to hear what the retired president will say, and he said it yesterday. He said two things; the first one is that Uhuru Kenyatta warned us not to take the route that he had previously warned us, and so essentially, he warned us not to re-elect Ruto,” Kinuthia said.

He also said that Uhuru called upon the citizens to value leadership instead of political personalities and to elect leaders based on their performance and integrity, not on party allegiance or popularity.

“He also warned us not to vote for the current regime, and he also urged the people not to elect politicians but to elect leaders,” Kinuthia added.

Uhuru looks back at 2022 campaigns

The comments from the outspoken former Chief Administrative Assistant (CAS) have come hours after the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta reminded Kenyans of his earlier 2022 warning against electing the current administration, saying the challenges the country is facing were issues he had cautioned against during the campaign period.

Speaking on Monday, May 25, 2026, during a Jubilee Party delegates meeting held at Kiambu Golf Club, Uhuru said Kenyans, particularly residents of Kiambu and the wider Mt Kenya region, must reflect carefully on their political choices and prioritise leaders who focus on development and service delivery rather than political rhetoric.

He urged residents to remain united ahead of the 2027 general election, warning against divisions that could weaken communities and affect long-term development in the region.

“I warned you in 2022, but you didn’t listen. Now you are crying,” he said.

Uhuru encouraged voters to actively listen to all political leaders during campaigns but insists that decisions at the ballot should be guided by facts, performance, and long-term impact rather than short-term political influence.

“When they come to your areas, kindly take the money, but when the election comes, vote wisely,” he said.

Uhuru on national unity

At the same time, he stressed the importance of national unity, saying leaders must avoid divisive language and instead focus on building cohesion among different communities across the country.

Uhuru added that the Jubilee Party remains strong, stable, and focused on rebuilding its grassroots structures, noting that the party continues to engage with supporters across various regions as it strengthens its political presence ahead of the next election cycle.

He also emphasised that ongoing political engagements are part of efforts to reorganise the party and ensure it remains active and competitive in the country’s evolving political landscape.