Nyandarua Senator John Methu has hit back at President William Ruto and his allies over claims linking retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to opposition activities, insisting he has never received money from the former Head of State.
Methu dismissed allegations that Uhuru was financing opposition mobilisation, challenging those making the claims to produce evidence instead of dragging the retired President into political battles.
Speaking during a local radio interview on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the senator swore that he had never received any money from Uhuru, adding that his party leader had equally not benefited financially from the former President.
“I swear before God, I have never seen a shilling from Uhuru Kenyatta,” Methu said.
“My party leader has never received a shilling from Uhuru Kenyatta,” he added.
The senator questioned why he was being associated with the nickname “Sponyo”, which Ruto and his allies have used in political exchanges involving claims of financial backing for opposition activities.
Methu argued that the allegations were part of a political strategy to portray Uhuru as the force behind opposition mobilisation, dismissing suggestions that opposition leaders were acting at the former President’s direction.
“Because William Ruto must get a bogeyman,” Methu said, accusing the government of looking for someone to blame for its political challenges.
Methu Tells Uhuru to Enjoy Retirement
The Nyandarua senator also defended Uhuru’s position as a retired president, arguing that the former Head of State should be allowed to enjoy his retirement rather than being repeatedly drawn into current political disputes.
Methu recalled remarks he made at a funeral, where he urged Uhuru to step back from active politics.
“Uhuru Kenyatta is a retired president. Allow him to retire,” he recalled saying.
His remarks come amid intensifying political exchanges ahead of the 2027 General Election, as the government and opposition trade accusations over political influence, mobilisation and alleged financial backing.
Uhuru, who left office in 2022 after serving two terms, remains a prominent figure in Kenya’s political landscape.
However, Methu’s latest remarks underscore the growing contest over whether the former President is influencing opposition activities as political alignments take shape ahead of the next polls.
The senator’s challenge to those making the funding allegations places the burden on his accusers to provide evidence, as the political debate over Uhuru’s alleged role in opposition mobilisation continues.
