
“Kibaki left me a Sh5 trillion economy, today, the person I will hand government to, and its is that person [Raila Odnga] (referring to shouts of Baba) Yes! Yes! The one I will handle the government, and you have mentioned him, I will leave him an economy of Sh13 trillion. Then you say I have not worked? From five to 13 trillion economy?” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
We saw the first endorsement from President Uhuru Kenyatta towards his former adversaries in Orange Democratic Movement Raila Odinga on the 11th February. Now, on the 23rd February 2022 his gone further. We can easily see the Azimio la Umoja are in the good graces of the Jubilee Party and we are just awaiting One Kenya Alliance (OKA) will be dissolved to join Odinga too. However, today is the proof of how Kenyatta show his true friend and who his vouching for while throwing tantrums towards his Vice or Deputy William Ruto. Which is the opposition in the up-coming election.
There is clearly no love lost and DP Ruto is getting targeted.
Just see this first quote, which speaks of his traditional ritual of coming with envelopes to churches:
“But don’t come here with stolen money to lie to us (huge applause) No! You can’t bring stolen money to us and then tell us where we should go/ head carrying the Bible. It is you who is heading to hell not these people. Isn’t it?” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
We know that he said these words to mock and tell what he thinks of his DP. While it is striking that he was his running mate in two elections. Secondly, he never used the judiciary or the authorities to invest his stolen funds. Therefore, the President allowed him and let him go. Because, Kenyatta needed Ruto and now he doesn’t… also… he knows Odinga will follow where he left off and can have conversations with like he did with Moi to get advice. Nevertheless, we will see how that goes or will be.
Here he is mocking the vehicle-rallies of Ruto and saying his throwing around insults:
“I have no problem with anybody but lets speak the truth. Our people are not foolish. And our leaders should not fear to tell their people the truth because the wave is towards whatever end. Get strong men and women who will tell people the truth. They are always dancing on top of vehicles; they don’t work other than insults If you look at where I am headed… and our old men told you, an old man seated sees father than a boy on a tree. I will sit with mzee and we will discuss and see what is going on. But if you decide to follow those who just throw words around, that’s not the way to go” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
The funniest part about this is that Kenyatta have been no difference in previous campaigns. Kenyatta has acted alike. So, we have seen this before and Kenyatta did this towards his opponents. Heck, his throwing insults and insinuations towards Ruto. While he never acted towards that in the two terms. Except Kenyatta has done the same… he has campaigned like this and spoken a lot of ill words. It is not like Kenyatta been a silent lamb and angel on the campaign trail in the past.
Yes, there been times Ruto has gone way to far and his campaigning has become vicious. It was a reason why Kenyatta and Ruto needed to defend themselves in the ICC. That didn’t happen over nothing… and these will be remembered for that. Even if they were never charged or indicted. They still had a case, which they we’re acquitted from after witness intimidation and lack of witnesses. Therefore, there is a reason he says this now. But we should never forget that and he participated in it too. It wasn’t just Ruto, but he was as well. If not he wouldn’t had the need to travel and explain himself in the Hague. So, please … don’t act a fool, because it doesn’t make you look good.
Final plea for Odinga:
“And I ask you, lets support that Mzee and push him (back him). Even this, my young man, when he gets back on track, we will give him (the seat) later on. I don’t have any problem. I have not denied anyone, But for now, lets focus” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
This is just the usual business from Kenyatta and his show of support towards Odinga now. That is the story and his wish for succession. We know the state and the grand support is for him. At this point, Odinga is the man and the force to be reckon with. As he has so much support across the political sphere and Ruto has the other side-kicks. Therefore, there has to be another wave to change this…
However, we never know how tomorrow looks like. In this matter, the handshake and these two gentlemen are unified in their mission for peace, but we don’t know how they will really serve the republic. So… I don’t expect greatness, but more mediocrity. As that is what it’s delivered of late and don’t expect it to change.
The words might be beautiful … but the reality … isn’t Canaan or any sort of paradise. It is just the same place and someone is tearing down campaign posters from the same walls as before the campaigns. They were there a moment ago kissing babies and promising cheaper UNGA, but now that the elections are over. These folks won’t even return … and if they do… it’s an by-election. Peace.













