Uhuru vows to defend his family as police raid his son's residence

By Peter Ochieng

Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday evenning vowed to defend his family from what he seemingly suggested was State harassment and intimidation.

Kenyatta spoke after arriving at his eldest son, Jomo Kenyatta's resident in Karen, Nairobi.

Police raided Jomo's home to allegedly establish if he was in possession of weapons.

"I have a situation where my son's home is being raided. If it's me you want, come for me. Why intimidate a 90-year-old woman or children? On my association with Raila, am I not supposed to talk to my friends?" paused the ex president.

Upon arrival, the former president said the raid was a sign of harassment perpetrated by the government, against his family.

"I have been quiet but that does not mean that I will not defend my family. I will defend my nation and my family."

The raid comes days after the government withdrew security officers attached to Uhuru's mother, former First Lady, Mama Ngima Kenyatta.

Sections of Kenya Kwanza politicians have accused Kenyatta of allegedly funding anti-government protests, spearheaded by Azimio leader, Raila Odinga.

Kenyatta denied having a hand in the demos, stating that all his activities are conducted in public.

"I am here with you, why don't they come for me? They should deal with issues being raised by Kenyans. That is what I used to do when I was in power."

He said he has not spoken to President William Ruto, who served as his deputy from 2013 to 2022.

"He has not shown any indication that he wants to talk to me. As a retired person, why should I look for someone who has not shown any indication that he wants to talk to me?" Kenyatta and Ruto's relationship nosedived after the 2018 handshake, between the former Head of State and Odinga.

Ruto claimed that as a result of the handshake, he was sidelined by Kenyatta in running the Jubilee government.