The two political figures exchanged lighthearted remarks during a requiem mass for Kenyatta’s first cousin, Beatrice Wambui Muturi, at PCEA Nairobi West Church in Lang’ata on Wednesday. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and several other prominent politicians also attended the memorial service.
Gachagua used the solemn occasion to reflect on his deep personal and political ties to Wambui, crediting her with guiding his early business ventures and supporting Kenyatta’s presidential bids.
“I have come here because of our long history with the late. She taught me entrepreneurship, and the properties I own in this country, including my Karen home, were acquired through her help,” Gachagua said.
He joked that since his removal from office, he had been selling off some of the real estate portfolio she helped him acquire.
“Tangu nifutwe kazi, properties alizonisaidia kupata ndio nauza moja moja,” he remarked.
Recalling their collaboration to support Kenyatta’s political ambitions, Gachagua acknowledged that outside forces later strained his relationship with the former head of state but vowed that their bond remains firm.
“Together with her, we worked to make Uhuru Kenyatta president during his first attempt. Mtu aliingia katikati yangu na Uhuru kutusambaratisha, lakini sasa si tuko pamoja?” he posed.
“Let me say this: nobody will ever succeed in coming between me and former President Uhuru Kenyatta again.”
Gachagua then drew laughter from the congregation by admitting that he pocketed KSh1.5 million that Wambui handed him to finance campaign logistics during the 2017 repeat presidential election, following the Supreme Court’s annulment of the initial vote.
“When our election was nullified by the Supreme Court in 2017, we were so disappointed and did not even have money. Huyu mama akanitafuta tu kuhakikisha tunashinda uchaguzi wa marudio,” he recalled.
“Aliniletea pesa kwa karatasi ya nylon nisaidie Uhuru, lakini nilikuwa na mahitaji yangu. Hiyo KSh 1.5 million, I confess, nilitumia kwa mambo yangu.”
Taking the podium later in the service, Kenyatta responded in good humor, teasing his former ally over the newly revealed debt.
“Mimi niliretire, lakini nitaenda kwa Wamunyoro kudai ile pesa yangu ya campaign aliyochukua,” Kenyatta said.
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