NAIROBI, Kenya – Nyandarua Senator John Methu has denied claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta finances opposition activities, insisting that neither he nor his party leader has received money from the former Head of State.
Speaking during a radio interview on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Methu challenged those linking Uhuru to opposition mobilisation to provide evidence, saying he had never received any money from the former President.
“I swear before God, I have never seen a shilling from Uhuru Kenyatta,” Methu said.
He maintained that his party leader had also never received money from Uhuru, dismissing suggestions that the retired President was financing their political activities.
“My party leader has never received a shilling from Uhuru Kenyatta,” he added.
Methu Questions Use Of ‘Sponyo’ Nickname
Methu also questioned why he was being associated with the nickname “Sponyo”, which President William Ruto and his allies have used in political exchanges involving claims that Uhuru supports or finances opposition activities.
The senator argued that the former President was being portrayed as a political figure behind opposition mobilisation despite their denials of receiving financial support from him.
“Because William Ruto must get a bogeyman,” Methu said, explaining why he believed the nickname was being used against him.
He added that the government needed someone to blame for its political challenges, rejecting the suggestion that opposition leaders were acting under Uhuru’s influence.
Methu Urges Uhuru To Enjoy Retirement
The Nyandarua senator also maintained that Uhuru should be allowed to enjoy his retirement rather than being drawn into current political disputes.
Recalling remarks he made at a funeral, Methu said he had urged the former President to stay away from active political contests.
“Uhuru Kenyatta is a retired president. Allow him to retire,” he recalled saying.
The remarks come amid heightened political exchanges as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election, with debate continuing over the funding and influence behind opposition mobilisation.
Uhuru Embraces ‘Sponyo’ Nickname
On September 18, 2026, Uhuru appeared to embrace the nickname while addressing mourners at the burial of Christine Waruguru Kariuki in Gikuu, Kiharu Constituency, Murang’a County.
“Ni hayo machache kutoka Sponyo… We will meet again and we will continue working together,” Uhuru said, drawing laughter from mourners.
Meanwhile, Jubilee Party Executive Director Dann Mwangi has also rejected claims that Uhuru finances the Linda Mwananchi movement, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated.
“Uhuru does not fund Linda Mwananchi,” Mwangi said during an appearance on K24 TV’s Grind and Glory in June 2026.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has similarly denied that Uhuru finances the movement, saying its activities are supported through contributions from supporters and leaders.
