President Uhuru Kenyatta takes the oath of office administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Anne Amadi flanked by first lady Margaret Kenyatta and Chief Justice David Maraga at the Kasarani Stadium. [Photo/PSCU]
Tuesday came and President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn-in at a colorful event in Kasarani stadium, while not very far from the ceremony at Embakasi East a section of Kenyans who feel overlooked by the regime engaged the security officers in running battles with tear gas and gunshot taking center stage. NASA leader Raila Odinga also claimed that on December 12, the people will swear him in as the president of the republic, if his statement is anything to go by then Kenyans should brace themselves for brutal political battle yet again. However, opinions from a few men on the streets of Nairobi drawn from both the Jubilee and NASA political wings says that Uhuru biggest challenge will be uniting Kenyans, fighting corruption, and bringing down the cost of living. They both agree that the extended electioneering period brought more divisions in the country as well as drive up the cost of living.
“The President should first work towards national cohesion. It is clear that the country is divided and for the country to move forward he has to make an all-inclusive government,” said Moses Wanjala.
This being Uhuru's second and last term, Kenyans say he should leave a legacy and retire as a statesman.
“This being his last term the President should leave a legacy; he should at least make sure that when he leaves office he is a statesman,” said Ann Njeri.
In his 2013 manifesto, Kenyatta promised that his government will be anchored on unity, economic growth and accountability it is the hope of many Kenyans that he will consider the three as he begins a second term at the house on the hill.