President Uhuru Kenyatta's functions lately shows that he has since moved on, observes political pundit Gideon Mamboleo.
Instead, Uhuru now seems focused in stamping his authority on legacy besides working closely with opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Thursday's function in Nyeri, he says, should be an eye opener to Ruto 'to move on' instead of waiting for 2022.
"I don't know why he's not reading the gesture of the president. In Nyeri, the president banned loitering, synonymous with Ruto's team. He even told people that his 2022 choice will shock them," he argues.
At Rift Valley in Kapsabet and Bone a fortnight ago, he adds, Uhuru failed to openly declare support for Ruto despite doing it before 2017 polls.
"Look at Kapsabet function. Despite pressure from MPs, he politely told them to work first. At Bomet, we hear that State House was not interested in politics and that's why MPs were blocked from addressing the crowd," he says.
At Nyeri, Uhuru fired at local leaders, asking them to 'stop loitering' and instead work for the people.
Further, Uhuru said, his silence on succession politics should not be taken for granted, adding that he remains the region's de facto kingpin.
“Don’t think I’m a fool by keeping silent on issues of politics; I will give my voice come 2022,” Uhuru said.
He added: "I am more concerned with developing our nation and not to engage in politics. My silence should not be taken for granted. Every leader needs to work and deliver results for all Kenyans."
But in a recent interview with KTN, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed the assertions, adding that the president was interested in delivering his agenda.
"I don't think having MPs blocked from speaking in a tight schedule speaks anything about succession battles. As Jubilee, we are working to ensure the Big Four agenda is implemented. It's not time for politicking."
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