[President Uhuru Kenyatta in a past event. He will be sworn-in on Tuesday amid controversies. Photo/PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta will still have an uphill task despite his planned swearing-in ceremony scheduled on Tuesday, says Gideon Mamboleo.
Among the topical issues remain to be his legitimacy following the decision by millions of Kenyans to boycott elections after the withdrawal of Raila Odinga.
“Raila Odinga is the main headache given the masses he controls. For Uhuru to stamp his authority, he needs to hold dialogue with Odinga and that is mandatory,” he says.
Also, catering for interests of the ambitious deputy, William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi will be another hard nut to crack.
A day before the Supreme Court grand ruling that upheld his victory; Uhuru visited his long time mentor Daniel Moi who is also father to the Baringo senator.
“The DP will ensure all plans focuses on his 2022 presidential bid and that is why Uhuru has to convince him beyond doubt especially in cabinet appointments. We also have Gideon Moi whose’ Kanu supported Uhuru,” he adds.
Interestingly, Ruto and Moi have since fallen apart in what pundits associate with 2022 presidential race that both have declared interest.
Further, Uhuru will face a major nightmare in choosing from among his lieutenants on who to reward with Mt. Kenya politicians keen to also have a fair share of government.