“Nitakuja Wamunyoro Kuchukua 1.5M Yangu” Uhuru Tells Gachagua as Crowd Bursts to Laughter at Event

A solemn requiem mass has produced an unexpectedly light moment, after former president Uhuru Kenyatta has teased Rigathi Gachagua about a debt and the congregation has burst into laughter.

According to posts by Siasa Insider on X and NTV Kenya on Facebook, the exchange has taken place at PCEA Nairobi West, where mourners have gathered to celebrate the life of Beatrice Wambui Muturi. Wambui, a first cousin of Uhuru, has passed away on November 2, 2026.

Siasa Insider has reported that Gachagua has admitted to spending Ksh1.5 million that was meant to support Uhuru’s 2017 presidential campaign.

Uhuru has responded in good humour, telling him in Swahili that he will travel to Wamunyoro to collect his Ksh1.5 million, because the matter cannot end that way. The remark has sent the church into laughter, and the mood has eased for a while.

Beyond the humour, Uhuru has used the occasion to acknowledge the political leaders who have turned up. NTV Kenya has quoted him saying he is happy to see the Opposition led by Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, and has called Gachagua his brother.

He has also carried condolences from his mother, who has been unable to attend, and has noted that she has never missed a family function.

Several other prominent figures have joined the family and friends. Kalonzo and Wamalwa have been among the leaders who have attended the requiem mass, and their presence has underlined how widely the family’s circle extends.

Moments like this have long shown how Kenyan politics can soften at funerals and memorial services.

Leaders who have often stood on opposite sides have sat in the same pews, shared jokes and mourned together. Today’s gathering has followed that pattern, with grief and humour sitting side by side.

The service has remained dignified despite the laughter. The family has come together to honour Wambui, and the congregation has returned to prayer and reflection after the lighter exchange.

Details on the burial have not been shared publicly, and this report has relied on the social media posts alone. Further confirmed information has yet to be released.

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