Political analyst Herman Manyora now says that the recent political activities in the country might lead to an election-less power transfer come 2022.
In an interview on Citizen TV's Opinion Court on Thursday, Manyora observed that the recent truce between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga will render the national poll body, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) jobless upon Kenyatta's retirement.
He noted that the two have the biggest say in the nation's political field, adding that there will be no need for a presidential election should they jointly decide to either endorse another candidate or one of them.
''The country is now in a one party mode. The union between President Kenyatta from the government and opposition's Raila Odinga means that the biggest portion of Kenya is now on the same side and there will be no need for an election as whoever they endorse for president will obviously win,'' he said.
However, in a quick rejoinder, fellow commentator Edward Kisiangani rubbished the claims, pointing at a possible change of events in the next few years.
He added that the nation has more able leaders, apart from the former Prime Minister, who are able to serve in the capacity of the opposition leader.
''Uhuru and Odinga joining hands does not kill the opposition. Though Odinga has proved to be the best opposition leader, we are set to soon witness the rise of a Railaless opposition,'' said Kisiangani.