“Uhuru Will Never Forgive You”: Kenyans React as Gachagua Meets Former President at Requiem Mass

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attracted public attention after attending the requiem Mass of the late Beatrice Wambui Muturi at PCEA Nairobi West Church in Nairobi.

The two leaders were among prominent political figures who gathered to console the bereaved family ahead of Beatrice’s official burial. They were also joined by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa.

However, their appearance at the same event sparked reactions among Kenyans on social media, with some questioning whether Uhuru had fully moved past his previous political differences with Gachagua.

Some commentators recalled the heated political exchanges between the two leaders, particularly during the 2022 presidential transition and the controversy surrounding the alleged attack on the Kenyatta family’s Northlands property in 2023.

One social media user argued that Uhuru would not easily forget the past, claiming that Gachagua was forcing himself into the former President’s political space.

Another commenter pointed to their body language, suggesting that despite their public appearance together, their past differences had not necessarily disappeared.

A third user expressed surprise at the possibility of the two leaders reconciling, recalling the insults Gachagua directed at Uhuru during President William Ruto’s swearing-in ceremony in 2022.

The commenter, however, acknowledged that political relationships can change, adding that politics should not always be taken personally.

Others revived allegations surrounding the Northlands incident, questioning Gachagua over the reported theft of sheep and destruction of property at the Kenyatta family’s farm.

Despite the criticism, the requiem Mass was primarily a solemn occasion for mourning Beatrice and standing with her family.

The encounter has nevertheless drawn attention because of the complicated political history between Uhuru and Gachagua, with Kenyans continuing to debate whether their differences could eventually give way to reconciliation.

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