Ruto’s actions strengthening Uhuru-Raila Bond, Analysts
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Ruto's actions strengthening Uhuru-Raila Bond which may affect his government's ability to deliver on campaign promises
Ruto’s actions strengthening Uhuru-Raila Bond which may affect his government’s ability to deliver on campaign promises.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s declaration to follow Azimio leader Raila Odinga’s lead is likely to emote reactions from the government, especially after recent attacks on his family.
On Saturday, February 11, Kenyatta reaffirmed that Odinga led his party and that, although being retired, he was not tired.
The former Head of State said in retaliation to President William Ruto’s administration that the government must fulfill its commitments to all Kenyans and noted that all Kenyans had a right to development initiatives.
However, speaking to local media, political and governance experts have opined that it was Kenyatta’s democratic right to support whoever he wished.
Dr. Jane Thuo, a communication specialist and lecturer at the University of Nairobi, stated that it was Kenyatta’s democratic right to support whoever he wished while cautioning the government against deviating from its obligation to Kenyans.
“He doesn’t need any permission from anyone to exercise that right. Kenya Kwanza should just do what they were elected to do: serve Kenyans, and should stop this fascination with Uhuru and Raila,” she opined.
Thuo added that recent political activities were similar to what Ruto did during Kenyatta’s term as President.
“The President carried out parallel political activities when he was the deputizing Kenyatta and should not think that this wouldn’t happen now that he’s in power.
“He just needs to focus on his agenda and in the process win the hearts of Kenyans. He just needs to address the needs in a very sensitive and emphatic manner,”
Martin Andati, a political analyst, on the other hand, indicated that Kenyatta’s statements during former Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha’s funeral were a fightback after attacks on his family and the stagnation of the peace process he currently leads.
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“The worst the government can do is to deny him his retirement benefits which would not really affect him as he is a wealthy man,” he opined.
Andati also remarked that Kenyatta was in a way protesting frustrations from the government.
“Reduction of his security detail and the setbacks he has been subjected to in the peace process through the cancellation of contracts of his advisors could have made him come out to acknowledge Odinga,”
Mr. Andati further stated that Kenyatta would not allow his party Jubilee to be cannibalized.
“The attacks going forward are going to be nasty between the government and Kenyatta as the battle lines have been drawn,
“Kenyatta will not allow Ruto’s onslaught in his party. As much as the majority of the elected MPs are aligned with Ruto he will still want to bring order to the party,”
Andati however stated that the loss of the MPs would dent his credentials as he would only be left with the membership.”
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