🚨 GACHAGUA DEFENDS UHURU DURING FUNERAL SERVICE, WARNS LEADERS AGAINST ATTACKING RETIRED PRESIDENT 🔥🇰🇪
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua strongly defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta during a funeral event, saying retired leaders still have constitutional rights to speak and participate in national conversations.
Speaking before mourners, Gachagua criticized politicians attacking Uhuru over his recent political remarks, insisting that retirement does not mean silence.
🗣️ “RETIREMENT DOES NOT RETIRE THE MIND”
In his fiery remarks, Gachagua reportedly said:
“Just because he is retired doesn’t mean his mind is retired.” 🔥
He argued that Uhuru:
- Still has freedom of expression ⚖️
- Has the right to political opinions 🇰🇪
- Should not be intimidated by threats over retirement benefits 👀
Gachagua also warned leaders against disrespecting the former Head of State.
🔥 FUNERAL BECOMES POLITICAL
The funeral gathering quickly turned political as:
- Opposition-aligned leaders rallied around Uhuru 🤝
- Speakers criticized attacks from Kenya Kwanza allies ⚔️
- Calls for Mount Kenya political unity intensified 🇰🇪
The event added more fuel to the growing political tension ahead of 2027.
📸 GACHAGUA & UHURU AT FUNERAL EVENT
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🧠 WHY THE COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT
The remarks come amid:
- Rising criticism of Uhuru from Kenya Kwanza politicians 🔥
- Threats by some leaders to review his retirement benefits ⚖️
- Growing speculation of opposition political cooperation 👀
- Renewed Uhuru–Gachagua public interactions 🇰🇪
Analysts say the relationship between the two leaders is becoming increasingly significant in Kenya’s changing political landscape.
🗣️ KENYANS REACT ONLINE
Social media reactions flooded in:
- “Politics at funerals never ends in Kenya.” 😭
- “Gachagua fully defending Uhuru now.” 🔥
- “2027 alliances are forming publicly.” 👀
- “Mount Kenya politics is changing fast.” 🇰🇪
⚖️ FINAL WORD
What started as a funeral gathering quickly transformed into another major political statement moment.
And with Gachagua openly defending Uhuru…