Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta quietly marked his 64th birthday on Sunday, October 26, during a private family wedding in Nairobi.
Photos from the surprise celebration showed the former head of state visibly surprised as guests sang and presented a cake.
The images, shared widely across social media, showed a relaxed Uhuru Kenyatta – smiling, laughing, and surrounded by close friends and relatives.
While the event appeared personal, it reignited discussion about Kenyatta’s quiet but persistent influence on Kenya’s political scene.
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Since leaving office in 2022, the former president has maintained a notably low profile, avoiding public political battles but remaining a central figure in behind-the-scenes conversations.
Political analysts note that Kenyatta still commands a loyal network of allies across government, business, and the diplomatic community.
Former Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i publicly wished him well, calling his time under Kenyatta’s leadership “a privilege” – a remark analysts read as both personal and political.
The 2027 question
Kenya heads into another election cycle in less than two years. President William Ruto faces internal rifts and public unease.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains disjointed, still reeling from Raila Odinga’s recent death.
In that fluid environment, Kenyatta’s name keeps resurfacing. Kenyatta’s role is not as a candidate but rather as a potential broker.
Uhuru Kenyatta, as a behind-the-scenes player, has the ability to shape alignments, fund campaigns, and appoint successors.
Political analyst Herman Manyora recently noted that “Uhuru’s silence is not absence; it’s strategy.”
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That sentiment underscores a broader view – that Kenyatta, even without office, still has leverage.
Born on October 26, 1961, Uhuru, being the son of the founding father, has lived in Kenya’s spotlight since birth.
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