President Ruto, Uhuru, DP Kindiki, and Gachagua Share Platform in Embu
President William Ruto, his new deputy Prof. Kithure Kindiki, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua shared a platform for the first time on Saturday after months of political fallout. The leaders attended the Episcopal ordination and installation of Rt. Rev. Peter Kimani as Bishop of Embu Diocese, an event that drew significant attention.
Photos captured President Ruto, Prof. Kindiki, and Uhuru seated together in the front row, signaling a rare moment of unity. Gachagua, recently impeached as Deputy President, was also present but sat among other leaders, including Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba.
This gathering follows weeks of political tension after Gachagua’s removal from office. Since his impeachment, he has been vocal in criticizing the government while bolstering his influence in the Mount Kenya region. Saturday’s event marked the first time Ruto and Gachagua appeared at the same function, albeit without direct interaction.
The ceremony came shortly after the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a stern statement condemning the government for unfulfilled promises, corruption, and dishonesty. The event provided a reflective moment as both church and state leaders converged, underscoring the importance of unity amidst political differences.
Observers noted that the presence of these leaders at a religious event might signal a step toward reconciliation or a mere coincidence amid heightened political rivalry. Let’s see what unfolds next in Kenya’s dynamic political landscape.
