Rare Moments Uhuru Went Viral in 2023

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta featured in news headlines several times despite handing over the instruments of power to his President William Ruto. 

Despite maintaining a low profile, he was compelled to make his presence felt on numerous occasions.

Reaction After Stealing His Goats

In March 2023, Northlands which is associated with the Kenyatta family was invaded by an unknown person.

The individuals made away with over 400 goats. The invasion became a topic of discussion forcing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to intervene.

During the Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference on May 22, Uhuru accused the government of perpetrating the attack on the farm.

He said he handed over power in good faith and retreated to silence but elements within the government were keen on frustrating him.

“I handed over power in public and in broad daylight, even when they were insulting me. I stayed silent but that has resulted in more insults, theft of goats, and burning of farms, thinking they are intimidating. Let them continue,” Uhuru stated.

“I am not angry or bitter, I am speaking with a lot of respect. It is said that if you want to be respected you should also respect others,” he insisted.

Uhuru Rushing to His Son’s Home After Police Raid

In July this year, Uhuru was forced to explain how many guns his family owns after police raided Jomo's home.

Uhuru stated that his two sons have three guns each and his daughter has none, which they were forced to apply for after their security was withdrawn immediately Ruto took over the instruments of power.

“My son Jomo, who has never been interested in weapons, was forced to apply for a gun after his security was withdrawn immediately after the new administration came into office,” disclosed Uhuru.

The Fourth President argued that it was important to secure guns for protection, as his children are at risk and therefore can not take chances.

“This weekend’s drama at my son’s place is still a puzzle. He has never been interested in politics or business,” he said, adding that the founding father Jomo Kenyatta’s family is very huge, and even he has lost count. Therefore he can not be held responsible for what they do.

Walking to Jubilee to Stop Hostile Takeover

Uhuru made headlines in April when he stormed Jubilee party headquarters in Nairobi to stop its forcible takeover by rebel officials. 

Uhuru, in the company of embattled Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, walked for a distance to the party premises escorted by a group of party supporters including Calvince Okoth famously known as Gaucho, the president of Bunge la Mwananchi. 

Uhuru then directed the police officers manning the gate to pave the way as he made his way with his supporters to address the press. 

“We don’t want to fight anybody. If someone wants to leave a party, you leave it in peace. We want peace and we are here to protect our rights and our party,” Uhuru said.

“We want them to give us our rights as the party members because we follow our Constitution. This is a rented building and, unfortunately, police hurled teargas which caused disturbance to the neighbours and that is not right.”

East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega, Sarah Korere (Laikipia North), John Waluke (Sirisia), Kwenya Thuku (Kinangop), Sabina Chege (nominated), Adan Keynan (Eldas) and Rachael Nyamai (Kitui South) had stormed the party headquarters in an attempt to claim control of the party.