[President Uhuru Kenyatta in a past tour to Kisii. He will be visiting the region on Thursday. Photo/Nation]
President Uhuru Kenyatta is set for a tough outing on Thursday in Kisii and Nyamira Counties, just a month after nullification of his victory.
Supreme Court under Chief Justice David Maraga, in a majority judgment, declared Uhuru’s victory null and void thus subjecting Kenya to another election.
And in his Thursday’s itinerary, Uhuru will tour the two Nyanzan Counties, which are instrumental in his reelection bid amid bitter fallout with Maraga, who hails from the region.
In a number of rallies across the country, Uhuru has never hesitated to throw a jibe at the Chief Justice by accusing him of presiding over ‘judicial coup’.
A fortnight ago, series of demonstrations in solidarity with the embattled CJ have been staged across the two counties with a strong backing of local leadership who accuse Uhuru of interfering with independence of the judiciary.
Over 60 youths were arrested two weeks ago and charged with treason for allegedly burning Uhru’s effigy in Keroka town, though they were later released upon appeal by lawyer Okong’o Mogeni.
Although the president’s itinerary is scanty, he is however set to visit Nyamira and Kisii towns and will be accompanied by local leadership.
IEBC records show that Uhuru pulled a surprise in Nyamira, despite voting traditionally for Raila Odinga having scored 52 percent of votes.