- Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has sparked a political debate after hinting at the possibility of collaborating with former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua towards the 2027 General Election
- Speaking during the funeral of former Kirinyaga senator Daniel Karaba, Uhuru warned against politicians with “sweet lips” and emphasized the importance of listening to the views of the people at the grassroots.
- Uhuru also warned religious leaders against misleading voters in the run-up to the 2027 elections
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has sparked a political debate after indicating the possibility of working with the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua before the 2027 General Election.
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Uhuru made the remarks on Wednesday, April 1, during the funeral of former Kirinyaga senator, Daniel Karaba.
He was accompanied by many opposition politicians, including the leader of Wiper Kalonzo MusyokaPLP leader Martha Karua, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, Jubilee’s Fred Matiang’i, and DP’s Justin Muturi, who were among the mourners.
Commenting on the unexpected gathering of opposition leaders, Uhuru joked about the coincidence of their meeting.
“Some people will say that I was the one who called all these leaders here. I thought my brother from Munyoro (Gachagua) was in Ukambani,” he said.
What did Uhuru Kenyatta tell Kenyans before 2027?
In his speech, Uhuru Kenyatta he urged Kenyans to be careful against politicians with “sweet lips” and baseless promises, apparently targeting President William Ruto.
He urged Kenyans to consider the qualities of leadership in those running for office, saying that he is “listening to the grassroots” from his home in Ichaweri village.
“I told you not to be fooled by the sweet tongues and words of politicians… I told you that… Listen to leaders, leaders, not politicians. I hear other people say they listen to the grassroots. I am in Ichaweri and I also listen to the grassroots and it speaks of unity,” he said in the Kikuyu language.
Uhuru’s statements are similar to Gachagua’s method of “listening to the grassroots”, represented by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) logo with a hand placed on the ear and the slogan Skiza Kenyansmeaning listen to Kenyans.
Why did Uhuru warn religious leaders?
He also issued a warning to religious leaders, accusing them of persuading voters to support the government William Ruto and asking them not to mislead the people towards the 2027 elections.
“To the leaders of the church, you participated in leading people wrongly, look at what is happening now. Please do not use this time to mislead people. We hear what the grassroots are saying. Let it stay that way,” he said.
Uhuru Kenyatta has been facing accusations from supporters of President William Ruto who claim that he is supporting opposition leaders to weaken the government.
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