Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the requiem mass of his cousin Beatrice Wambui Muturi at PCEA Nairobi West Church in Lang’ata, Uhuru playfully referenced Gachagua’s earlier confession that he had spent the money on personal needs instead of channeling it to the 2017 campaign.
“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 joked, drawing loud laughter from the congregation.
Beyond the light-hearted banter, the retired Head of State delivered a blunt political challenge to opposition leaders present—including Gachagua, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa—urging them to put aside personal ambitions and unite behind one presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“My brother Stephen Kalonzo, Riggy G, I have listened to the people. People have spoken and they are waiting for you to unite. Hii kitu hukaliwa na mtu mmoja kwa wakati wake, so tafadhali mjipange,” Uhuru warned, insisting that retirement has not stopped him from speaking out on national affairs.
He further stressed that Kenyans have already made up their minds about 2027 and are only waiting for opposition leaders to organize themselves, adding that true peace in the country cannot exist without justice.
During the same service, Gachagua—who now leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP)—publicly sought forgiveness from Uhuru, admitting he regretted ignoring the former President’s warnings before backing President William Ruto in 2022, while calling for Mt Kenya unity ahead of 2027.
SOURCE
Leave a Reply