Unbeknown to Kenyans, President Kenyatta endorsed his Deputy William Ruto to succeed him when he heads into retirement in three years time. His close associates reveal that the President is not likely to renegade on his decision, and does not betrayal his friends.
The head of state did this while addressing family and mourners during the burial of Susan Wairumu, mother of Murang’a Women Representative, Sabina Chege. He also publicly announced his intention to retire from active politics when his current term of office formally lapses in 2022.
This is contrary to some people who are pushing the assertion that Uhuru would be the Prime Minister in a parliamentary system set to be proposed in the Building Bridges Initiative, in a handshake deal with opposition leader, Raila Odinga.
“Kenyans now want to see a country transformed, they want to see our country moving forward. And that is the dialogue we want to be participating and engaging in. That dialogue that transforms lives, that brings development, lakini hii ya kuongea masiasa siasa hio ingojee 2022 mutaongea na William mimi nitakuwa naenda nyumbani” (but these politicking should wait for 2022, you’ll discuss with William (Ruto), I will be heading home to retirement). Said the President.
Dr Dr William Samoei Ruto during the Rites of Ordination of Deacons and Priests at the Canadian Martyrs Church-Nangina, Funyula, Busia County, on 28/09/2019
Uhuru is currently serving his second and final term in office following his oath of office on November 28, 2017 and the constitution prohibits him from seeking another term in office.
Besides the presidential backing, political analysts assert believe Dr Ruto has a head start compared to his yet to be known opponents, as the race to succeed President Kenyatta begins in earnest.
