President William Ruto shows the former President Uhuru Kenyatta around State House during the DRC peace talks at the State House, Nairobi on August 1, 2025/PCS
This week began with activities ranging from political to social events.
The week saw President William Ruto host his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, at State House.
This is even as Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka officially rebranded his political outfit from the Wiper Democratic Movement to the Wiper Party Front.
The week also saw Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national previously on death row in Saudi Arabia, arrive in Nairobi following his release. He was received by a group of emotional relatives, friends, and government officials.
Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eyes
Ruto hosts Uhuru
President William Ruto with former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the DRC peace talks at the State House, Nairobi on August 1, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, were on Friday reunited for a peace meeting.
The two shared a platform at State House, Nairobi, during a joint East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) co-chairs meeting with the panel of facilitators overseeing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process.
They were last seen together on December 9, 2024, meeting in Ichaweri, Gatundu, when Ruto paid Uhuru a courtesy call.
The President took him on a tour around State House after the meeting.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on August 1, 2025. /PCS
President William Ruto with former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the DRC peace talks at the State House, Nairobi on August 1, 2025/PCSKalonzo’s Wiper Party rebrands
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other leaders during the receipt of the certificate on the party rebrand/LEAH MUKANGAIThe move is intended to align with the evolving political consciousness in Kenya, particularly among the youth.
Kalonzo said the decision was driven by the need to bring a new spirit into the party and respond to the changing national mood, especially following the youth-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024.
He noted that they felt the word “democratic” had lost its weight and meaning in today’s political climate, where young Kenyans are increasingly questioning transparency, governance, and accountability.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the receipt of the certificate on party rebrand/LEAH MUKANGAI
Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other leaders receiving a certificate on party rebrand/LEAH MUKANGAI.Steve Munyakho back home
Steve Munyakho, who spent 13 years in Saudi Arabia jail with his mother Dorothy Kweyu, in a jovial mood during a press conference at their home in Katani, Machakos, on July 31, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDYStephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national previously on death row in Saudi Arabia, arrived in Nairobi following his release.
He was received by a group of emotional relatives, friends, and government officials.
There were visible scenes of relief and joy as family members embraced him. Some shed tears, while others sang in celebration of his safe return.
His return comes after months of diplomatic engagement, fundraising efforts, and support from Kenyans locally and in the diaspora.
Munyakho had been sentenced to death in 2023, but the sentence was lifted after the family of the deceased accepted diya, commonly known as blood money.
Steve Munyakho, who spent 13 years in Saudi Arabia jail, addressing journalists during a press conference at their in Katani, Machakos on July 31, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Stephen Bertrand Munyakho with family and friends at the JKIA Airport after arriving from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, July 29, 2025/MOSES MWANGI
