Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has jokingly demanded that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua return Sh1.5 million after admitting that he used money meant to support Uhuru's 2017 re-election campaign to settle personal debts.
Speaking during the service, Gachagua narrated how Wambui had approached him after the Supreme Court nullified the August 2017 presidential election.
According to Gachagua, Wambui arrived at his home carrying a nylon bag containing Sh1.5 million. She reportedly asked him to deliver the money to support Uhuru's campaign ahead of the repeat presidential election.
However, Gachagua admitted that he was facing financial difficulties at the time and decided to use the contribution to clear some of his personal debts.
He explained that he had just come from an expensive election period and was struggling financially.
His revelation attracted laughter and drew a humorous response from Uhuru, who was also attending the memorial service.
Uhuru told mourners that he had heard Gachagua's confession and would personally visit his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri to collect the money.
The former president jokingly said he would bring his friend Maina along during the visit to ensure the money was recovered.
His remarks included the memorable phrase, "Hiyo utarudisha," which loosely translates to "You will return that."
The exchange brought attention to the relationship between the two former political allies, who worked closely together before their political paths separated during the 2022 General Election.
Gachagua previously served as Uhuru's personal assistant before becoming Mathira MP and later Deputy President under President William Ruto.
Despite their political differences in recent years, the two leaders have recently appeared together at public gatherings, prompting renewed attention to their relationship.
The moment also highlighted the late Wambui's contribution to Uhuru's 2017 re-election campaign.
Do you think Gachagua should honour the late Wambui's original intention and return the money?
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