Uhuru Kenyatta: If Kenyans want Sifuna, then let them have him
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has said Kenyans should be allowed to choose leaders they want, in remarks that appeared to leave the door open for political leaders such as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to seek their support. Speaking in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during a memorial service for former Vice-President […]
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta urged Kenyans to have the freedom to choose their preferred leaders during the 2027 general elections, during a memorial service for former Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa. In Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, on August 23, 2026, Uhuru emphasized that politicians should not push voters towards specific candidates or political factions.
He stated that Kenyans could support Kalonzo, Ruto, Matiang'i, or even Sifuna, depending on their preferences. "Wakenya wana haki ya kujichagulia viongozi wanaowapenda, kama wanataka Kalonzo, ni Kalonzo, wakisema wanataka Ruto, ni Ruto, wakisema wanataka Matiang’i ni Matiang’i. Na wakisema ni Sifuna, ni Sifuna," Uhuru concluded, receiving cheers from the audience.
The former president emphasized that voters should make their own decisions and should not be coerced into supporting any particular political camp. Uhuru cautioned political leaders to engage in peaceful campaigns and refrain from disrupting rival meetings. He warned that attempts to prevent others from holding political gatherings would hinder Kenya's progress. Serving as president from 2013 to 2022, Uhuru continues to be a prominent figure in political discussions ahead of the 2027 election.
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