President Uhuru Kenyatta might not be willing to endorse anyone to succeed him when his term comes to an end in 2022.
The head of state's recent behaviour and utterances, especially after the handshake, are a clear indication that he might not be ready to declare support for any successor in 2022.
For instance, on July 26, while speaking in Ruiru constituency, Kiambu county after opening a Bidco industrial park, the president argued that leadership comes from God. He called on leaders to desist from premature campaigns and serve the electorate.
“ Uchaguzi utakuja na Mungu ndiye hupeana uongozi. Tufanye kazi (God knows who will be elected. It is time to work),” said the president as quoted by Daily Nation.
Moreover, the handshake between the president and ODM leader Raila Odinga, made the former to call for an end to politics of any nature, including succession, while urging Kenyans to live in harmony and unity in order for the government to actualize development dreams.
“We cannot achieve the social and economic needs of our people in an environment of constant political bickering,” noted Uhuru as quoted by Daily Nation.
Furthermore, in December 2018, Uhuru asserted that there were more important issues to be sorted out like peace and development than 2022 politics.
“I have been very vocal that people should shun 2022 politics, as a party we have our own plans just like other parties but there are so many things we need to sort in order to have a peaceful choice in 2022,” he said as quoted by Capital News.
Further, he rubbished reports claiming that 2022 succession politics was part of the handshake deal.