Uhuru issues unity call to opposition at Nairobi funeral

Kenya’s former president tells Gachagua, Kalonzo and allies to consolidate ahead of 2027 — or risk handing Ruto a walkover

By David Kimani

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday used the funeral of Beatrice Wambui Muturi at PCEA Nairobi West to deliver a direct public message to opposition leaders: unite ahead of the August 2027 general election, or fail Kenya.

Addressing Rigathi Gachagua, Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa by name, Kenyatta said ordinary Kenyans were sending an unambiguous signal. “As I keep telling my brothers — Steve, Rigathi, Eugene and others — only one person can occupy the presidency at a time. Our leaders must organise themselves and unite to fulfil what Kenyans want,” he said.

The occasion also produced a candid moment between Kenyatta and Gachagua, who publicly admitted spending KSh1.5 million Wambui had entrusted to him for the 2017 repeat presidential campaign on personal needs. Kenyatta responded with characteristic wit, threatening to visit Gachagua’s Wamunyoro home to recover the funds.

Kalonzo backed Kenyatta’s right to speak on national affairs despite his retirement, while warning that young Kenyans would deliver their verdict at the ballot in 2027.

The seat, Kenyatta reminded everyone, can hold only one.

Some of the moments as captured in pictures

Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua shakes hand with former minister Bet Mugo and Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on left on Wednesday at PCEA Nairobi West Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua shakes hand on Wednesday at PCEA Nairobi West.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka

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