President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.

Jimi Wanjigi has challenged African leaders to match political independence with economic liberation, saying that independence did not dismantle the economic structures inherited with colonialism.

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga and Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu have criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying his risks on the 2022 General Election risk undermining the credibility of the electoral commission.

The Orange Democratic Party is teetering on the verge of an implosion as more divisions continue to emerge because of the pressure created by the demands of the broad-based government arrangement.

Kenyan political parties are shifting their focus to grassroots mobilisation, recruiting aspirants and building local structures ahead of the 2027 General Election.

George Aladwa has criticised Uhuru Kenyatta over fresh claims about Railas 2022 election loss.

Kindikis forays to the West also come following sustained criticism from political observers who questioned his choice to camp in the East.

Western Kenya leaders have also demanded that the region be considered for the Deputy President position if Ruto wins a second term.

Nyoro recalled the political differences between Ruto and Uhuru during their time in government and said the President should respect the former Head of State.

They insisted ODM should not allow an outsider to join the party and use its ticket to contest for the gubernatorial seat

Omar and Shahbal have defied President Ruto, who openly supports Governor Nassir and has appealed to his competitors to back the county chief.

President Ruto is also expected to commission completed development projects, inspect ongoing ones and launch new projects in the six counties.