Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Nelson Havi has dismissed the significance of President William Ruto’s surprise visit to his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, at his Gatundu home on Monday.
The meeting, which Ruto said was aimed at promoting national unity and addressing tribal divisions, has sparked widespread debate.
Havi, speaking during Citizen TV’s Day Break program on Wednesday, argued that both Ruto and Kenyatta have lost political influence in the vote-rich Mt Kenya region.
“Uhuru Kenyatta has only one vote and no longer represents Mt Kenya. There is talk of a further coalition government above the coalition between President Ruto and Raila Odinga; to what end?” Havi questioned.
The meeting between Ruto and Kenyatta surprised many, given their frosty relationship since the latter backed Raila Odinga instead of Ruto in the 2022 presidential race.

Despite this history, Ruto has recently worked to mend relations with both Kenyatta and Odinga, raising speculation about potential political realignments.
Havi described any attempts to revive the 2019 Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), a constitutional amendment push led by Kenyatta and Odinga, as a step backward.
“Whoever conceives of a rebirth of the BBI enterprise should be perceived through that prism – no longer interested in what is key,” Havi said.
Havi warned citizens against being misled by what he called a “nefarious scheme” underlying the reorganization of Kenya’s political landscape.
He linked the Ruto-Odinga rapprochement and recent engagements with Kenyatta to a broader agenda, which he claimed could undermine key national priorities.
“Kenyans should stay informed of the underlying motives of these three leaders. They have tried this before, and there’s no need to be jolted,” he said.
The latest developments come after Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful bid in the 2022 presidential race and subsequent protests against Ruto’s administration in 2023.
Despite the past tensions, Ruto has been lobbying for Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, signaling a thaw in their relations.