Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Reveals Cancer Battle in Emotional Eulogy (VIDEO)

In a moment of profound vulnerability, former president, Uhuru Kenyatta, revealed that he has been quietly fighting cancer for the past year. The disclosure was made during the memorial service for his close friend, corporate executive Frank Ireri, who recently died from the disease.

The former President’s announcement came during his eulogy for Frank Ireri, the late managing director of the Housing Finance Company (HFC). Ireri passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 63.

According to reports, the former President appeared visibly emotional when he spoke about the difficulty of Ireri’s battle, before delivering his own personal confession.

Kenyatta’s words, particularly his widely quoted, hesitant opening of “I don’t know whether I should say this,” underscored the personal and deeply private nature of his fight. He credited his late friend’s faith and encouragement as a source of strength that helped him navigate his own year-long health challenge. The shared struggle forged an unbreakable bond between the two men. Kenyatta framed his revelation not as a plea for sympathy, but as a powerful message of hope and resilience for other Kenyans battling cancer.

The news instantly became the top story in Kenya, drawing an immense outpouring of support on social media platforms under hashtags like #KenyattaStrong.

The former President’s openness about his diagnosis has also served to abruptly highlight Kenya’s significant cancer crisis, where over 47,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. Kenyatta’s administration had previously launched major initiatives to combat the disease and improve cancer treatment infrastructure nationwide, adding a layer of tragic irony to his personal revelation.

The nation is currently uniting in prayer and well-wishes for the former Head of State’s healing and strength