"Ruto's Own Allies are Starting to disagree With Him" Insider Alleges, Reveals What's Being Planned

Fresh reports indicate that discussions over a possible impeachment of President William Ruto are quietly gaining momentum following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a development that has shaken Kenya’s political landscape.

According to Tuesday’s People Daily publication, several insiders have revealed that Raila played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in helping President Ruto stabilize the country politically and manage opposition-driven tensions. 

His passing, therefore, appears to have reopened old political rifts, with discontent reportedly rising both within and outside government circles.

The report suggests that some leaders, including a few of Ruto’s former allies, have started expressing dissatisfaction with the President’s leadership style and decision-making. 

Raila’s absence, they argue, has removed a balancing force that once helped calm political storms, particularly through his dialogue-based approach to national issues.

“Raila Odinga was not just an opposition leader; he was a national stabilizer,” one unnamed insider told People Daily. 

“Even when he disagreed with Ruto, he believed in dialogue. Without him, tempers are flaring again, and some politicians feel politically cornered.”

Despite the murmurs, constitutional experts have been quick to remind the public that impeaching a sitting president is a complex and difficult process under Kenya’s law. 

For such a motion to succeed, the President must be found guilty of serious violations, including gross misconduct, corruption, abuse of office, or criminal behaviour.

Furthermore, any impeachment motion must be supported by at least two-thirds of the National Assembly, a threshold that is particularly hard to achieve given the strong influence of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and the ruling coalition’s numerical advantage in Parliament.

Political analysts also note that impeachment talk may not necessarily reflect an organized plan but could instead be part of growing political posturing as leaders realign themselves for the 2027 general election. 

With Raila gone, many politicians who previously deferred to his influence are now seeking new political homes or negotiating leverage within emerging power blocs.

“The impeachment chatter may be more symbolic than practical,” political analyst Dr. Kaburi Kanoti told People Daily.

“It shows a growing sense of frustration, but the numbers and structure of Parliament make it nearly impossible to remove a sitting president at this stage.”

Even so, the mere mention of impeachment underscores the political unease gripping Kenya since Raila’s death. 

Some insiders fear that Ruto’s administration may face mounting internal dissent if it fails to bridge divisions within the Kenya Kwanza coalition and manage relations with disillusioned allies.