Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the funeral gathering of his cousin Beatrice Wambui Muturi, Uhuru argued that opposition unity would be essential if the political group hopes to challenge President William Ruto.
He told leaders present, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, that the country can only have one president at a time.
Uhuru urged the politicians to consult their supporters, organise their respective parties and reach an agreement on who should carry the opposition's presidential flag.
He also called on them to unite behind their chosen candidate and work towards offering Kenyans what he described as peaceful, prosperous and fair leadership.
The former president's remarks placed the spotlight on the challenge of balancing individual political ambitions with the need for a common opposition strategy.
The gathering also featured a warm exchange between Uhuru and Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
Gachagua said he had maintained a close relationship with the Kenyatta family for more than 17 years. He suggested that past disagreements were attempts by outsiders to create divisions between them.
The former Deputy President also joked that he had spent KSh1.5 million belonging to Uhuru during the 2017 repeat presidential campaign and had yet to refund the money.
Uhuru responded humorously, saying he had not forgotten the debt and would visit Gachagua at his Wamunyoro home to collect it.
Their exchange added a lighter moment to a gathering that also carried political significance.
With the August 10, 2027 election approaching, Uhuru's message has renewed attention on the opposition's efforts to agree on a common presidential candidate.
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