SHUT UP UHURU ! - SUDI

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has launched a fierce attack on former president Uhuru Kenyatta after the retired head of state criticised President William Ruto over the rising cost of living.

The sharp political exchange erupted after Uhuru, while addressing Jubilee Party delegates in Kiambu on Monday, May 25, urged the Kenya Kwanza administration to stop blame games and focus on easing the economic pain facing ordinary Kenyans.

The former president particularly pointed at soaring fuel prices and growing frustration among wananchi, saying leaders should listen to Kenyans instead of engaging in endless political battles.
“Kenyans are angry because of the high cost of living. They are crying out over soaring fuel prices. Listen to Kenyans instead of shifting blame. If you need help, call, and together we find solutions for the people of Kenya,” Uhuru said.

In response Sudi fired through a heated self-recorded video shared online, dismissing Uhuru as unfit to lecture the current administration on economic matters.

“Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, nimeshangaa sana eti unasema uitwe. Kama kuna mtu aliumiza hii nchi, kama kuna rais Wakenya walivumilia, kama kuna rais Wakenya hawataki kusikia siku ingine, ni wewe,” Sudi retorted.

The outspoken lawmaker accused Uhuru’s administration of leaving behind huge public debt and a struggling economy burdened by high prices of basic commodities.

Sudi particularly defended President Ruto over the current fuel crisis, arguing that global conflicts have heavily influenced fuel prices in both administrations.

Sudi argued that Uhuru had no moral authority to criticise the current administration over fuel prices.
“Yaani wewe hufai kuongea kabisa. Diesel ilikuwa imeongezeka na ilikuwa more than KSh 200. Yaani kila kitu wakati yako ilikuwa imeharibika kabisa,” Sudi said.

The Kapseret MP also claimed the Kenyan shilling had weakened significantly during Uhuru’s final days in office before stabilising under Ruto’s administration.

He further pointed to reduced fertiliser prices and lower unga costs as proof that the Kenya Kwanza government was attempting to ease pressure on ordinary Kenyans despite difficult global economic conditions.

In his emotional rant, Sudi repeatedly told Uhuru to stay away from active politics and remain silent in retirement.
“Haufai kuongea. Kama kuna mtu hafai kuongea na anyamaze kabisa ni wewe. Na minakwambianga, ukienda retire unanyamaza,” he added.

The lawmaker even dragged the Kenyatta family legacy into the confrontation, accusing both Uhuru and founding president Jomo Kenyatta of benefiting from vast wealth and property while ordinary Kenyans struggled economically.

Meanwhile, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot also joined the growing criticism against Uhuru, accusing the former president of pretending life was better during the Jubilee administration while ignoring the economic struggles Kenyans faced during his tenure.

During Uhuru’s final years in office, Kenya was grappling with the economic effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, which disrupted global oil supply chains and pushed fuel prices up worldwide. At the time, the Jubilee administration relied heavily on fuel subsidies to cushion consumers from sharp increases.

In August 2022, fuel prices in Nairobi stood at KSh159.12 for petrol and KSh140 for diesel after government subsidies.

However, after subsidies were reduced in September 2022 — during the transition period between Uhuru and Ruto — petrol prices jumped to KSh179.30 per litre while diesel rose to KSh165, then the highest in Kenya’s history at the time.

Under Ruto’s administration, fuel prices have risen even further in 2026 following renewed global oil market instability linked to tensions involving Iran and the wider Middle East crisis.
Current EPRA fuel price data shows petrol in Nairobi retailing at about KSh214 per litre, while diesel crossed KSh240 before recent reductions.