Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has hinted at visiting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Wamunyoro home, where he said he would collect KSh1.5 million allegedly contributed to his 2017 presidential campaign.
Uhuru made the remarks during the burial service of his first cousin, the late Beatrice Wambui Muturi, at PCEA Nairobi West Church on Wednesday, November 11, where he joined Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa.
The former President was responding to Gachagua’s account that Muturi gave him KSh1.5 million to support Uhuru’s campaign ahead of the 2017 repeat presidential election.
“I hear Gachagua was given money to take to my campaign. I will come to Wamunyoro to collect it. You will return it. We will come with Maina and Muigai to find out how we will recover our money,” Uhuru said.
Gachagua had earlier recalled that the campaign team was struggling financially after the Supreme Court nullified the August 2017 presidential election and ordered a fresh poll.
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He said Muturi was concerned about the team’s situation and decided to contribute money to help Uhuru’s re-election campaign.
“We were down. We had no money. We were exhausted,” Gachagua recalled.
He narrated how Muturi approached him with the contribution and instructed him to use it to support Uhuru’s campaign.
“She told me, ‘Here is KSh1.5 million. Push Uhuru Kenyatta’s campaign,’” Gachagua said.
How Uhuru’s Visit to Wamunyoro Could Shape 2027 Presidential Election
A possible visit by Uhuru to Gachagua’s Wamunyoro home could be politically significant as opposition leaders continue talks on working together ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Wamunyoro has emerged as an important meeting point for opposition figures seeking to build a united political front against President William Ruto. Gachagua has hosted several leaders at the residence, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu.
The meetings have focused on bringing different political groups together and finding common ground on a joint presidential candidate for the next election.
Uhuru’s possible engagement with Gachagua could add another influential figure to these consultations. As a former President who served two terms, his involvement could open discussions on cooperation with political networks associated with his former administration and potentially help build bridges between leaders and their supporters.
This could matter as opposition leaders work to win support across regions, agree on a joint strategy, and avoid splitting their votes by fielding separate presidential candidates in 2027.
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Uhuru Says Kenya Cannot Have Peace Without Justice
Turning to national unity, Uhuru called on Kenyan leaders to work together, saying unity was among the main things citizens wanted to see from their leaders.
He said he had been moving around the country, meeting and interacting with Kenyans to understand the challenges they face and listen to their concerns.
Uhuru added that from these interactions, he had come to understand that many Kenyans wanted their leaders to put aside political differences, work together, and focus on building a better future for the country. He said the public wanted to see leaders united and cooperating rather than being divided.
The former Head of State also spoke about the relationship between peace and justice, arguing that the country could not achieve lasting peace without addressing grievances.
“We can talk about peace until the cows come home, but there can be no peace without justice.So we must seek justice to ensure peace. And that is what we are pursuing,” he said.
Uhuru urged leaders to protect the country’s peace and unity, saying the future depended on their ability to work together for a prosperous Kenya.
He also reminded leaders that the day was an opportunity to protect the peace the country had and ensure it was not lost.
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