Uhuru Kenyatta defends Rigathi Gachagua, warns Jubilee leaders against insults

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has come to the defense of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cautioning Jubilee Party members against attacking him.

Speaking in Murang’a on Friday during a Jubilee grassroots meeting, Uhuru expressed disappointment over what he termed as growing divisions and disrespectful conduct among some party officials.

The former Head of State urged members to conduct their politics with dignity and avoid resorting to insults, especially on social media.

“It saddens me to see people pretending to defend the party by insulting Rigathi Gachagua and others. I don’t want that nonsense in my party. People should do their politics respectfully,” Uhuru said.

He warned that those who continue to engage in abusive politics would face disciplinary action.
“Some of those doing this are party officials, and before I hand over this party, if they persist, I will not hesitate to call them out and send them packing. I don’t want to hear such behavior again,” he added.

In his remarks, Uhuru singled out Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, cautioning him against leading other officials in attacking Gachagua.

He urged the party’s leadership to focus on advancing Jubilee’s manifesto and strengthening its grassroots support rather than engaging in personal attacks.

During the meeting, Uhuru also threw his weight behind former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s presidential ambitions, praising his track record in government.

“I have worked with Matiang’i, and I know his capability. My support for him is not personal it’s based on his performance and dedication during our administration,” he said.

Uhuru’s comments come a month after Kioni publicly accused Gachagua of trying to intimidate Matiang’i into abandoning his presidential bid.

In a September interview, Kioni alleged that Gachagua was secretly collaborating with President William Ruto’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections, branding him a “mole” within the opposition.

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