Laughter During Uhuru’s Cousin’s Burial as He Jokes About Storming Wamunyoro for This Reason

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta left mourners laughing after making a hilarious promise to visit former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County to recover KSh1.5 million.

The light-hearted moment unfolded on Wednesday, November 11, during a requiem mass for Uhuru’s cousin, the late Beatrice Wambui Muturi, held at PCEA Nairobi West Church in Lang’ata, Nairobi.

Uhuru’s remarks came after Gachagua recalled how the deceased had given him KSh1.5 million to support Uhuru’s 2017 re-election campaign following the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify his initial election victory.

According to Gachagua, the money was handed to him to help mobilise resources for the repeat presidential election. However, he admitted that he eventually spent the money instead of using it for the intended purpose.

Seizing the opportunity, Uhuru jokingly declared that he would travel to Wamunyoro to reclaim the money, leaving the congregation amused.

The former Head of State even suggested that he would make the trip alongside his friend Maina, insisting that the money could not simply disappear without being accounted for.

“I have heard Rigathi Gachagua saying that he was given money to support me but he used it. I will come to Wamunyoro with my friend Maina to collect our property,” Uhuru remarked, drawing laughter from mourners.

Beyond the humour, the gathering provided an important political moment, bringing together Uhuru, Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa.

Uhuru used the occasion to renew his call for opposition leaders to overcome their differences and unite ahead of the 2027 General Election.

He maintained that Kenyans were waiting for the opposition to agree on a common political direction, warning that competing ambitions could undermine their chances.

The former President’s remarks came as opposition leaders continue to explore ways of building a united political front against President William Ruto’s administration.

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