Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has refuted claims circulating on social media that he instructed Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to organise a major political gathering of Mt Kenya leaders.

In a statement issued Thursday, Uhuru described the allegations linking him to the planned mobilisation as “false and misleading” and cautioned the public against sharing unverified information attributed to him.

The statement, released by Uhuru’s Secretary of Communication Kanze Dena Mararo, emphasised that the posts circulating online were unauthorised and did not reflect the former president’s views or position on Mt Kenya politics or any ongoing political activities.

“The Office of the 4th President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has observed with concern the deliberate circulation of false and misleading content on social media platforms,” the statement read, urging Kenyans to exercise caution and verify information before sharing.