Uhuru Addresses Directing Gachagua to Organise Major Mt Kenya Meeting
Gachagua's camp has, over the past several months, appeared to have been lobbying for support from the former Head of State...
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has denied claims circulating on social media that he directed Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to organize a meeting for Mt Kenya leaders, calling the allegations "false and misleading." His office emphasized that official communications would only come from verified channels.
- Uhuru Kenyatta's office issued a statement on Thursday, refuting social media claims linking him to the planned Mt Kenya political meeting.
- The clarification follows viral posts suggesting Uhuru had asked Gachagua to unite Mt Kenya leaders and other claims about Uhuru's health and political concerns.
- Uhuru's Jubilee Party recently announced leadership changes, including Jeremiah Kioni as Deputy Party Leader and Richard Ole Kenta as Secretary General, as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections.
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