Uhuru Kenyatta, Rigathi Gachagua meet at requiem mass for Beatrice Wambui Muturi

Uhuru Kenyatta, Rigathi Gachagua meet at requiem mass for Beatrice Wambui Muturi

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and retired president Uhuru Kenyatta met at Beatrice Muturi’s requiem mass in Nairobi, drawing attention after their political ties.

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Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and retired president Uhuru Kenyatta came face to face on Wednesday, November 11, at a requiem mass held at PCEA Nairobi West Church for the late Beatrice Wambui Muturi.

Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), said he attended alongside Uhuru, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, adding that the group had gathered to offer condolences to the Muturi family.

Photos: Babu Owino visits DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi

The funeral brought together a notable assembly of opposition-aligned political figures, with Gachagua describing the occasion as one of solidarity with a grieving family.

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The gathering drew considerable attention beyond the funeral itself. Gachagua and Uhuru had previously been reported to have planned a bilateral meeting that never materialised, making Wednesday's encounter their first known public appearance together in some time.

In brief

Search option is now available at TUKO! Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and retired president Uhuru Kenyatta came face to face on Wednesday, November 11, at a requiem mass held at PCEA Nairobi West Church for the late Beatrice Wambui Muturi. Photos: Babu Owino visits DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi The funeral brought together a notable assembly of opposition-aligned political figures, with Gachagua describing the occasion as one of solidarity with a grieving family.

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