Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the requiem mass for his cousin Beatrice Wambui Muturi at PCEA Nairobi West Church, the retired Head of State delivered a candid message on the realities of political leadership.
Addressing prominent figures present at the service, including Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, Kenyatta reminded them that political compromise is unavoidable.
He bluntly noted that only one person can occupy the presidential seat at any given time, warning that fragmented efforts would undermine their collective goals.
Kenyatta emphasized that despite stepping back from active frontline politics, he remains closely attuned to the sentiments of ordinary citizens across the country.
According to the former President, his informal interactions with Kenyans in the villages reveal that the electorate has already made up its mind regarding the nation's political direction.
He explained that the primary concern among citizens is whether opposition leaders can overcome their differences and work together with strength of purpose.
Urging leaders to look forward rather than dwell on past political fallout, Kenyatta also linked lasting national stability to fairness, declaring that there can be no peace without justice.
The funeral service was also marked by a notable display of renewed camaraderie between Kenyatta and Gachagua, who publicly expressed regret over their past political split.
Gachagua vowed that he would never again allow external forces to drive a wedge between him and the former President.
Meanwhile, Kalonzo Musyoka echoed Kenyatta’s call for solidarity, affirming that the opposition remains focused on presenting a united front at the ballot box in 2027.
As political alignments continue to crystallize, Kenyatta’s intervention places renewed pressure on opposition principals to negotiate a single, consensus flagbearer.
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