Ruto, Uhuru ,and Gideon Moi set to share stage in 3-day political forum
The meeting comes at a time of renewed political realignments, following Gideon Moi’s entry into Ruto’s government and reported reconciliation talks between Ruto and Uhuru.
President William Ruto, former president Uhuru Kenyatta, and KANU chairman Gideon Moi are expected to share a stage for the first time in years during the Democracy Union of Africa (DUA) Forum taking place in Nairobi.
The three-day event, hosted by KANU, will bring together current and former African heads of state, policymakers, and political thinkers to discuss Africa’s democratic and geopolitical future.
The meeting comes at a time of renewed political realignments, following Gideon Moi’s entry into Ruto’s government and reported reconciliation talks between Ruto and Uhuru.
The forum, which runs from October 26 to 29, will be held at Radisson Blu Hotel and later at KANU’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Among the dignitaries expected to attend is Ghana’s former president Nana Akufo-Addo, alongside other continental leaders and policy experts.
The DUA Forum and Its Focus
This year’s theme, “Navigating Africa’s Position in a Multipolar World: Towards a Mutually Beneficial and Equitable Partnership,” will focus on democracy, governance, innovation, and Africa’s place in global affairs.
According to the DUA’s official website, the organization represents over 25 center-right political parties across Africa. It serves as the African arm of the International Democracy Union (IDU), advocating for transparent governance, free markets, and individual liberty.
A Symbolic Political Reunion
The anticipated joint appearance of Ruto, Uhuru, and Moi is seen as symbolic given their long and intertwined political histories. The trio first worked together in 2002 when Uhuru ran for president on a KANU ticket, with both Ruto and Moi playing key roles in his campaign.
Although that bid was unsuccessful, the three later crossed paths again through different alliances. In 2012, Ruto’s United Republican Party (URP) merged with Uhuru’s The National Alliance (TNA) to form the Jubilee Alliance, which went on to win the 2013 elections.
Today, their convergence at the DUA Forum could signal a thawing of old rivalries and a potential recalibration of Kenya’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Uhuru’s Possible Political Comeback
Speculation about Uhuru Kenyatta’s return to active politics has intensified in recent months. His reemergence at public events and revival of Jubilee Party activities have sparked debates over his future role.
Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet recently hinted that the former president may be preparing a comeback, pointing to increased activity within the Jubilee ranks.
The party, still part of the Azimio La Umoja coalition, has announced plans to field a presidential candidate in 2027.
If Uhuru, Ruto, and Moi indeed share the same platform at the DUA Forum, it would mark one of the most significant reconciliatory gestures in Kenya’s recent political history — and could reshape the alliances that define the next electoral cycle.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
