Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has urged Kenyans to stop fighting for politicians or turning against each other because of political differences.

His remarks came after former president Uhuru Kenyatta met President William Ruto at State House on Friday, August 1, 2025.

In a statement posted on his X account on Saturday, July 2, 2025, Kigame reminded Kenyans that politicians, despite appearing to be on opposing sides, often work together behind the scenes. He noted that political leaders may publicly disagree but privately maintain cordial relationships, conduct business together, and protect their interests.

According to Kigame, there is no permanent enmity in politics. He explained that political differences are often temporary and that leaders will quickly work together once their interests align.

Kigame further called on Kenyans to focus on their own lives and avoid unnecessary divisions. He pointed out that while ordinary citizens may engage in tribal or political fights, the leaders they support continue to build relationships with each other.

“Kenyans, learn well and grow up by saving this post. As you fight each other, tribalize and die for Ruto, Uhuru, Raila, Kalonzo, Gachagwa or Natiang’i, never ever forget that they are all very good friends with each other. They meet, laugh, visit, do business together, and protect each other, not you. Grow up,” Kigame said.

State House meeting

This comes after President William Ruto hosted former President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi, on August 1, 2025, for a high-level diplomatic summit focused on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process.

The meeting was part of a joint East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Co-Chairs’ summit, co-chaired by Ruto (EAC Chairman) and Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa (SADC Chairman). Kenyatta attended in his official capacity as a facilitator of the EAC-led Nairobi Process, aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern DRC.

Attendees

The summit included distinguished African leaders such as Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo, Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde, and Botswana’s Mokgweetsi Masisi, focusing on harmonising regional peace efforts.

Beyond the formal discussions, Ruto and Kenyatta shared a cordial moment, with Ruto giving Kenyatta a tour of State House to showcase ongoing renovations.

Photos and videos of their warm interaction, including a firm handshake and laughter, sparked public interest and mixed reactions among Kenyans, given their historically strained relationship since the 2022 election fallout. Ruto later described Kenyatta as his “old good friend” on social media, emphasising reconciliation and national cohesion.

The summit resulted in key resolutions, including the formation of a Joint Secretariat under the African Union Commission and a unified framework for peacebuilding in the DRC.