Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has refuted accusations of fueling divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), asserting his political engagements aim for national unity. Speaking at Cyrus Jirongo's burial on December 30, he warned critics against mistaking his retirement for weakness, delivering a stern message: "if you poke me in the eye, I will poke back."

• Uhuru Kenyatta dismissed claims of interfering in ODM's internal affairs as 'baseless propaganda'.
• The accusations come amid escalating tensions within ODM following the passing of Raila Odinga.
• ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna publicly apologized to Kenyatta at the burial, acknowledging his support for Raila Odinga in the 2022 General Election.