Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has caused a major stir after he was conspicuously absent from the official Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui, only to be spotted making a private visit to Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo.
The move, coming just a day after the state burial, has been interpreted by Kenyans as a powerful statement of loyalty to his late friend and political ally, deliberately shunning a major state event presided over by his successor, President William Ruto.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s decision to travel to the Odinga family’s ancestral home instead of joining other dignitaries at Ithookwe Stadium has not gone unnoticed.
His choice to pay personal respects at the graveside has been hailed by many online as a sign of “true brotherhood.”
Supporters praised the gesture as evidence of a friendship that transcended politics, with one user commenting, “It is like Uhuru hanged around after burial. He didn’t go back home, this is true brotherhood.”
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s surprise appearance in Bondo also fueled intense political speculation among Kenyans.
Many saw his absence from the official Kitui ceremony as a direct snub to the current administration.
The comments section of the video quickly filled with political interpretations, with users suggesting he was avoiding his successor and showing where his true allegiance lay, even after Raila’s passing.
One popular comment read, “Uhuru was very ready to make Raila the 5th president,” highlighting the deep political history behind the visit.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has ensured he remains a central topic of conversation by choosing the quiet graveside of his friend over the public pomp of a national holiday.
His actions have been seen as a final, powerful gesture of his controversial “handshake” alliance with Raila.
By prioritising a personal moment of grief over an official state function, he has left the nation debating the true depth of his friendship and the enduring power of their political bond.
By Kenyans