Who Is Uhuru? Junet Causes Drama in Parliament Over Kenyans Abducted In Uganda

Chaos erupted in Parliament on Tuesday as opposition members clashed over claims that the former President intervened in the release of Kenyans abducted in Uganda.

During the session, several MPs alleged that the former President, who is now an ordinary citizen engaged in farming in Gatundu, had personally contacted the Ugandan President to secure the release of the abducted citizens.

“Mr Speaker, the former President is an ordinary citizen who retired to farming in Gatundu. 

He has no official powers or position to carry out such diplomatic interventions,” one MP remarked, prompting heated reactions across the House.

The debate took a dramatic turn when Bonny Khalwale was ruled out of order and asked to leave the chamber. 

Following this, Hon. Junet Mohamed took the floor and injected the opposition’s voice into the discussion, questioning the role of retired leaders in state affairs.

“Who is he to negotiate with another country’s President? We must be clear about the limits of authority. Retired leaders cannot act as government representatives,” Hon. Junet said.

The incident highlighted growing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, as lawmakers sparred over what they described as “misinformation” and “political posturing.” 

Some MPs argued that invoking the former President’s name in such matters was misleading and could create confusion among citizens about who holds real power in government.

Parliamentarians also raised concerns about the need for clarity on diplomatic roles and interventions, emphasizing that any negotiation with foreign governments should go through official state channels.

The Speaker of the House urged members to maintain order and focus on the matters at hand, warning that further disruptions could result in suspensions.

As the debate continued, it became evident that the issue had exposed deep political divisions in Parliament, with the opposition accusing the government of overstepping boundaries and using the former President’s name for political mileage.

This episode adds to a series of contentious sessions in Parliament, reflecting ongoing debates about the influence of former leaders in national affairs and the limits of their authority once out of office.