Former President UHURU addresses claims he declined to meet DCP Leader RIGATHI GACHAGUA

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - The Office of the Fourth President has dismissed reports alleging that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta refused to meet Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 12, spokesperson Kanze Dena flagged a circulating letter purportedly authored by her as “fake news.”

The doctored document claimed that Uhuru’s office had received multiple requests for an audience with Gachagua, which were allegedly declined.

It further suggested that the former Head of State rejected the meeting because Gachagua did not align with his values of unity and national purpose.

The false letter emerged barely a month after Gachagua publicly stated that he intended to consult Uhuru once he concluded his engagement forums in Wamunyoro.

“Uhuru and I are like peas in a pod, and when I am done with my consultation fora, I will have a sit‑down with him before I make a final decision on the way forward,” Gachagua said at the time.

He added that the two were working together to provide guidance to the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Uhuru Kenyatta is actively involved within the Azimio Coalition after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka recently revealed that the coalition would hold a meeting to chart its path toward the next polls.

The Kenyan DAILY POST.