Speaking in an interview featured by Daily Nation and shared widely on social media causing mixed reactions.
Junet said and i quote, “There are people, including myself, who believe that some of the disorganisation in ODM is partly associated with Uhuru Kenyatta because he wanted us to remain in the Azimio group.
He wanted us to go into the next election like that without considering that part of ODM is now in broad-based government.
”The remarks highlight deepening fractures in ODM following the death of Raila Odinga and the party's controversial entry into a broad-based administration with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Junet, a vocal supporter of this government partnership, suggested that Uhuru's influence has pushed certain factions to cling to the old Azimio la Umoja opposition framework, ignoring the new reality where ODM members hold key Cabinet positions, including John Mbadi as Treasury CS.
This accusation marks a significant blow to Uhuru's lingering political influence.
Previously, Junet has alleged Uhuru-backed plots to inject billions into ODM to derail the broad-based arrangement and pull the party back into opposition ahead of 2027.
Uhuru has dismissed such claims of meddling, but the repeated finger-pointing from a senior ODM figure like Junet undermines his post-presidency neutrality and portrays him as a behind-the-scenes disruptor.
The comments come amid ongoing ODM infighting, including blame games over 2022 election agent payments and calls from some Azimio affiliates for Junet's resignation over his pro-government stance.
Junet's outburst reinforces the pro-broad-based camp's narrative: loyalty to the current leadership under Dr. Oburu Oginga and adaptation to coalition realities are essential for ODM's survival.
As 2027 approaches, these public barbs expose vulnerabilities in ODM's unity and signal that Uhuru's shadow continues to loom large, even in retirement.
Whether this galvanizes the party or widens the rift remains to be seen, but Junet's bold accusation has undeniably intensified the pressure on Uhuru's legacy within former opposition circles.