‘I’m retired but not tired,’ Uhuru says as he vows to keep supporting Raila

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his support for Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga, whom he backed in the hotly-contested 2022 poll for the top seat, in his political quest going forward.

Speaking in Luanda, Vihiga County, shortly after attending the burial of former Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha in Siaya County, Uhuru maintained that despite retiring from active politics, he’s still very much energised and will not depart from the political arena anytime soon.

The former Head of State said he would continue to rally behind the Azimio chief in his fight for the unity and liberation of all Kenyans.

“I have been the president for nearly 10 years…right now I’m retired, but retired is not tired. Kustaafu sio kuchoka…ata wengine wakistaafu ndio nguvu inaongezeka,” he stated amidst cheers from the crowd.

“Even if I am not in active politics, I am still a follower of Raila. When he tells me to go, I must go.”

The fourth president spoke in his first public address since exiting office, and together with opposition leader Mr. Odinga as well as other Azimio members.

Uhuru similarly defended his undying support for the Azimio leader insisting that he is within his democratic rights to support any political leader he deems fit.

“Ndio maana nasema nilimuunga mkono wakati huo na bado nitaendelea kumuunga mkono kwa sababu najua yeye ni mtu wa ukweli ambaye anataka kuunganisha Wakenya na anataka amani katika nchi yetu,” he stated.

“I am within my democratic rights to support the person I want. Hakuna kiti natafuta, lakini Baba akitafuta mimi sina shida, mimi niko hapo.”