Uhuru Joins Raila in Mourning the Victims of Protests

Samwel Eviator

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta made his first public appearance alongside the Azimio today, attending an interdenominational prayer service held at the SKM Command Centre in Karen.

The solemn mass, organized by the opposition coalition, aimed to mourn the loss of lives during anti-government protests and pray for the swift recovery of the injured.

Arriving a few minutes before 11 am, Uhuru drove himself to the venue, marking a departure from his previous public appearances.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta drives self to SKM Centre for the Interdenominational Requiem Mass for victims of police brutality. This is the first Azimio event he is publicly attending after retirement. pic.twitter.com/VeaRsXv0Mu
— Silver Fox (@OrutaBrian) July 28, 2023

The last time he was seen at a public function was during the Jubilee National Delegates Convention (NDC) at the Ngong Racecourse.

Among the prominent Azimio leaders present at the prayer meeting were Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Martha Karua, among others, emphasizing the coalition’s commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges together.

Addressing the gathering, Uhuru said, “Today, we stand united as a nation, putting aside our political differences, to pray for the souls of the victims of police brutality and those who lost their lives during the protests. We mourn their loss and remember them in our hearts.”

The prayer service also focused on offering support and healing to the injured protesters who are currently admitted to various hospitals across the country.

***Azimio leader Raila Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta and National Assembly minority leader Opiyo Wandayi at the SKM Centre on July 28, 2023.[Image: AZIMIO]***

The opposition coalition, ODM, released a statement expressing their solidarity and extending well wishes to the injured, stating, “To the injured, admitted in various hospitals across the country, we wish you a quick recovery.”

The prayer service not only mourned the fallen protesters but also echoed the call for an end to police brutality and violence during demonstrations.

It became a platform to call for a peaceful and inclusive society where citizens’ rights are respected, and their voices are heard without fear of reprisal.

Subscribe to Switch TV