Political analyst Herman Manyora has come out to state that the retired president Uhuru Kenyatta’s use of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) “Skiza Ground” symbol should not be taken lightly.

While speaking during his daily analysis on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the outspoken analyst noted that Uhuru’s use of the DCP’s “Skiza Ground” symbol, which is showcased by placing a hand around the ear, carries significant political meaning.

This came during the funeral of the late Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba, where both Uhuru and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met during the highly charged event that took the country by storm, with the fourth president making his maiden public appearance this year.

Manyora continued to state that the use of the symbol shows there is a major political shift happening in the Mt Kenya region and that the region has now come to agree on the need for unity. He added that Uhuru, whose speech was largely delivered in vernacular, was also telling his kinsmen to remain united, avoid repeating the mistakes they made in 2022, and make the right choices in 2027.

“The fact that Uhuru used the DCP symbol, demonstrating it to the ear, listening to the ground, seems to indicate to us that there is a major shift happening in the mountain and that the mountain seems to be agreeing that there is a major need to unite.”

According to Manyora, the retired president was also urging Mt Kenya leaders to guide their people in the right direction. He further suggested that Uhuru’s actions could have been a signal that if he and Gachagua could reunite, then nothing should stop the broader region from uniting as well.

Uhuru Gachagua meeting

Uhuru’s and Gachagua’s meeting has caught the attention of the entire country and is now the talk of the town. The two leaders had been allies for over 20 years but fell out in the run-up to the 2022 elections when Gachagua aligned himself with President William Ruto.

However, in recent times, the gap between the two leaders appears to be narrowing, with signs of a possible truce emerging. Politicians allied to Uhuru who had been critical of Gachagua have begun softening their stance on the former deputy president.

Ceasefire in Uhuru’s camp

This follows remarks by the Jubilee Party leader, who warned that anyone who attacks Gachagua would be thrown out of the party.

This saw Jubilee Deputy Party leader Jeremiah Kioni cease his criticism of Gachagua and even meet him at his Karen home, where they held lengthy talks.

Since then, Kioni has been praising Gachagua, describing him as the undisputed kingpin of the Mt Kenya region and stating that the region will not forgive Ruto for impeaching him, arguing that the community does not forget betrayal.

Veteran politician and Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe, on his part, said that Gachagua is best suited to be the flag bearer of a united opposition and that it would be an early win should he be given the chance to lead in 2027.

Gachagua, while speaking at the funeral in the presence of Uhuru, stated that there is nothing that can break the bond he shares with the former president and that no one can come between them, adding that they were only apart for three years.