{
  "id": 16582387,
  "title": "Uhuru @65: Retired president turns a year older, calls for peace and unity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/uhuru-65-retired-president-turns-a-year-older-calls-for-peace-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T09:39:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/uhuru-65-retired-president-turns-a-year-older-calls-for-peace-and-unity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's fourth president, celebrated his 65th birthday on Monday, October 26, 2026, by urging Kenyans to remain united and work together to advance the country. Addressing the issues of peace and national unity, Kenyatta emphasized that the future of Kenya depended on citizens standing together. During a phone call with Milele FM, he stated, \"Wananchi wasigawanywe, wakae wakiwa kitu kimoja,\" urging Kenyans to avoid divisions and remain united.\n\nThe retired head of state also expressed his hope for Kenya to continue enjoying peace and unity, saying, \"Salimia wasikilizaji wako wote, waambie mimi nawaombea na naombea nchi yetu tuwe na amani na tuwe na umoja.\" Kenyatta's birthday message focused on national cohesion and collective responsibility, expressing hope that Kenyans could advance the country together.\n\nThe 65th birthday of the fourth president was marked by messages from both Kenyatta and the Office of the Fourth President of the Republic of Kenya. The office celebrated his years of public service and contribution to Kenya and Africa, wishing him good health, peace, and many more fulfilling years. The birthday messages highlighted Kenyatta's ongoing involvement in regional and continental affairs, with his appeal for peace and unity placing national cohesion at the center of his birthday message.",
  "summary": "The Fourth President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has urged Kenyans to remain united, uphold peace and work together to move the country forward as he marks his 65th birthday on Monday, October 26, 2026. Speaking during a one-on-one phone call with Milele FM, Kenyatta called on Kenyans to avoid divisions, saying the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, 2026",
    "Kenyatta urged Kenyans to remain united for national progress",
    "Birthday message emphasized peace, unity, and collective responsibility"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The retired president's focus on national cohesion signals his intention to maintain a significant influence on the country's social fabric through calls for collective responsibility and unity.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}