Uhuru Says No Meeting With Gachagua Is Planned or Under Consideration
The former President’s office attributed the decision to concerns over what it described as Gachagua’s conduct in public and his management of political relationships.
Nairobi, Kenya – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has firmly rejected allegations of a planned meeting with his former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, stating that no such discussions are either in progress or on the table. Uhuru’s spokesperson, Kanze Dena, confirmed multiple attempts to arrange a meeting through various intermediaries, all of which were met with Uhuru’s refusal.
In a statement, Uhuru’s office cited Gachagua’s behavior in public, his handling of political ties, and his propensity to turn collaborative efforts into confrontations as reasons for the denial. Specifically, the office accused Gachagua of repeatedly antagonizing allies, publicly humiliating them, and failing to maintain functional political relationships without escalating them into conflicts.
Uhuru further expressed concern that a meeting would be counterproductive, not just for the two individuals involved but also for the nation at large, given his belief that Gachagua’s leadership style prioritizes personal supremacy over collective achievements. The statement was released as political tensions rise in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election, during which Gachagua is actively seeking to forge new alliances with opposition factions and other political entities.
Uhuru and Gachagua once collaborated within the Jubilee administration but have experienced a notable deterioration in their political rapport since the 2022 power transition.
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