- Embu residents were delighted by the presence of retired president Uhuru Kenyatta at a Catholic church event on Saturday, November 16
- Uhuru joined the leaders of other countries at the grounds of Embu University to celebrate the consecration of Bishop Peter Kimani of the Catholic Diocese of Embu
- The presence of the former president was recognized by the Archbishop of Nyeri Anthony Muheria, and welcomed a wave of applause and cheers of approval from those present
Embu—Political news is being sent from Mount Kenya East, where the country's top political leaders have gathered for a high-profile church event.
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Former president Uhuru Kenyatta, his successor William Ruto, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his successor Kithure Kindiki were part of those who attended the ordination ceremony of Bishop Peter Kimani at the grounds of Embu University.
How the residents of Embu showed their love for Uhuru
Kimani was being ordained as the administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Embu.
The ceremony officially began with Archbishop Anthony Muheria, who recognized the leaders who attended the ceremony.
There was silence all the time, with Muheria enjoying the presence of the leaders until Uhuru's name was mentioned.
The crowd erupted in cheers and shouts, overpowering Muheria's speech.
The bishop intervened, reminding the excited audience that “we are in church.”
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Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, who was also present, received the same gesture when Muheria mentioned him.
The mentioned leaders have not participated in the event for a long time.
Where has Uhuru been?
Immediately after leaving office, Uhuru kept a low profile, appearing only at high-level international events in his role as peacekeeper in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and, in some cases, as an election. an observer
On his part, until the process of firing him started, Gachagua accompanied the president until sometime in August this year, when he claimed that he was locked out of the president's schedule.
From then on, Gachagua will not be a participant in presidential events.
The former vice president sat among other elected leaders while other leaders gathered under the main tent for VVIP dignitaries to sit.
Now the president's favorite is Kindiki, who was installed as deputy president on November 1, replacing Gachagua.
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