This archive report was first published on 18 September 2021.
Deputy President William Ruto's efforts to reconcile with President Uhuru Kenyatta have been met with fresh demands from hardliners in the President's camp.
On September 17, 2021, Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu, a key figure in the hardliner group, outlined the demands on social media.
According to Ngunjiri, Ruto must first accept that he wronged his boss, then humble himself and issue a public apology to Uhuru sincerely and genuinely.
After the apology, Ruto should expect to be endorsed in the 2022 General Election, Ngunjiri wrote.
"Ruto first needs to accept he wronged his Boss. He then needs to humble down and lose his hubris. He should then get off his high horse and publicly apologize to Uhuru. Sincerely and genuinely - not these cheeky statements he makes. And without conditions. And not necessarily expecting to be forgiven. Or be supported in 2022," Ngunjiri wrote.
Deputy President William Ruto worshiping with congregants during Sunday service at The Global Cathedral on September 12, 2021
ICT CS Joe Mucheru commented on the matter, stating that the reconciliation talks are above his pay grade.
Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi castigated the two leaders, stating that the bad blood between them is the cause of the current political friction in the country.
On September 16, 2021, Ruto extended an olive branch to the President, making it clear that he is ready to end the bad blood between them unconditionally.
"The bishops have said that they want to mediate talks to reunite me with President Uhuru Kenyatta. I'm ready for the talks without attaching any conditions. He is my boss," Ruto stated.
President Uhuru Kenyatta Signing Government Documents
