03/10/2026
Uhuru Calls for a United Kenya at Mwalimu Jackson Karua's Funeral
KIRINYAGA, 3rd October 2026: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Kenyans to remain united, stating his sole wish is to see the country progress as one.
Speaking on Saturday during the funeral service of the late Mwalimu Jackson Karua at Mugumo Primary School in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, the retired President emphasized that the people of Kenya would ultimately decide who should lead the country.
"My only wish is for Kenya to move forward as a united nation. I have no other agenda. You, the people of Kenya, will decide who should lead you," he said.
Kenyatta joined Mama Josephine Karua, Hon. Martha Karua, the extended Karua family, friends, and mourners in celebrating the life and legacy of Mwalimu Jackson Karua.
In his eulogy, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta described Mwalimu Jackson as a man of deep faith whose life was defined by service, family, and values that extended beyond his immediate community.
He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family, acknowledging the profound pain of losing a parent, while urging them to draw strength and comfort from Mwalimu Jackson's enduring faith in God.
"Losing a father is never easy. It is a painful experience, particularly for those closest to him. We know that this is a tremendous loss, especially for the family," Kenyatta said.
He noted that Mwalimu Jackson's faith offered the family hope even in grief, adding that his belief in God and the testimony shared during the funeral service provided a powerful reflection of the life he lived.
The late Mwalimu Jackson was also remembered as a fair, firm, and disciplined man, whose straightforward character and strong values were reflected in the lives of his children and those he taught.
The ceremony brought together leaders from across the country, including Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, among other national and local leaders.
In a separate condolence message, President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta expressed deep sorrow following the death of 17 Catholic pilgrims from St Mathias Mulumba Parish in Mikindani, Mombasa, who died in a road accident at Salama along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway while traveling to Subukia for the National Prayer Day.
Former President Kenyatta extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, relatives, friends, fellow parishioners, and the wider Catholic community in Mombasa and across the country.
"I pray that God grants the families strength and comfort as they mourn their loved ones, and that He grants eternal rest to the departed. My thoughts and prayers are also with those who were injured and are receiving medical attention," he said.
