Skip to main content

How President Uhuru Kenyatta is Likely to Destroy the Looming Raila – Ruto Alliance

As 2022 draws nigh, there is a series of high profile political machinations and maneuvers, mapping diverse ways to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta. The ground is swiftly changing and the pro-handshake politicians are drifting apart.
Just recently, Siaya Senator James Orengo disclosed that all was not well after alleging there was a plot by some top civil servants to alienate and isolate Raila Odinga. Orengo alleged that Uhuru allies were keener with succession politics than Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
Kenyans should expect a new political ‘tsunami’ that might shake this country’s politics. The isolation of ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto might force them to combine efforts to countenance the ‘system’ proposed candidates.
The combination of Raila and Ruto might be lethal; though the president might derail their alliance before it comes into effect. This can be done by dismantling the BBI referendum which is likely to give Raila some renewed powers. Ruto is serving his last term as deputy president, and constitutionally he has hit the cap.
Constitutionally prohibited, Ruto cannot be Raila’s running mate. On the other hand, Raila cannot accept to be Ruto’s running mate. BBI is the only avenue for the two leaders to work together, as Raila might opt to become a Prime Minister and Ruto as a President or vice versa.
Kenyans should expect more drama in the coming days as political betrayals unfold. The launch of Okoa Kenya Alliance, which isolates Raila Odinga and William Ruto, is believed to have the blessings of the president. 
Unsubstantiated reports indicate that Uhuru’s allies are pushing for a Musalia Mudavadi presidency. However, other sources indicate that the president might endorse former UNCTAD secretary general Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as his preferred heir-to-the-throne.
Last Saturday President Uhuru Kenyatta and Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi held a highly confidential meeting at State House. Details of the meeting are still scanty. However, there were unconfirmed reports that Uhuru pressed Dr. Kituyi to register his political party, so that he could be included in the caucus of party leaders.
The President later on hosted a delegation from Coast Province which was attended by governors Ali Hassan Joho (Mombasa), Salim Mvurya (Kwale) and Amason Kingi (Kilifi). The puzzle remains, who will succeed Uhuru as the president of Kenya? Will Uhuru's succesor be determined in a State House boardroom or will he be determined by the electorates?

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How Human Noise Kills Marine Species, as revealed by Scientists

Scientists have warned that the discord of noise made by humans is harming marine species .  A comprehensive assessment revealed that large noise from human activities was as harmful as pollution, overfishing and climate change .  The study that was conducted by the Journal Science exposed how marine animals can hear from far distances than they can see or smell. According to a report published in the Guardian, most of the marine life uses sound to catch prey as well as attracting a mating partner.  Prof Carlos Duarte of King Abdullah University in Saudi Arabia argued that: “Marine animal can only sea up to around 10 meters, smell up to around a hundred meters, but they can hear across the entire ocean basins.” The research concluded that sound “is very important in the marine ecosystems, and noise is pervasive, affecting animals at all levels .” The increasing cacophony in the marine habitat is interfering with how marine animals respond to various survival...
8 comments
Read more

Carbon dioxide to Make Jet Fuel, Study Reveals

Photo Source: twitter.com Aircrafts release a lot of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which contributes to climate change. A research that was conducted by Science News and reported on December, 22 2020 stated that there was a new iron-based catalyst that has been invented to convert carbon dioxide into jet fuel. It is only a matter of time that carbon dioxide pumped to the atmosphere by planes could be sucked and used to power the same. The air travel’s footprint in carbon emissions could be tremendously curtailed, if the carbon dioxide that is released is recycled to generate fuel. As per Science News reports, Air transport contributes to about 12 percent of the entire transportation carbon-related emissions. Unlike cars, aircrafts cannot carry bigger batteries which can be run on electricity generated from wind or solar panels. The current breakthrough in the conversion of carbon dioxide to fuel involves cheap ingredients such as iron and transformed through a single s...
3 comments
Read more

Why Mt Kenya Leaders are wary about Change of Guard

As 2022 succession battle gains momentum in Kenya, leaders drawn from Mt Kenya region have become more concerned of their political future and survival. Mt Kenya region is predominantly occupied by the agikuyu, ameru and aembu communities. The region has produced three out of the four presidents. It boosts about the tyranny of numbers, thus making the region a battle ground for leaders from other region seeking to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.  Central alone produced Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta as presidents. The only other Kenyan president drawn out of the region was Daniel Arap Moi. In the recent past, the region has gone against the tide of State operatives as a sign of revolt over what they term as negligence from the government, despite electing one of their own to the much coveted seat.  Deputy President William Ruto has taken advantage of the brewing rebellion through making serious political forays in Central and its vicinity. ODM leader Rail...
Post a Comment
Read more