President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo/citizentv.co.ke]
A day after Robert Mugabe tendered his resignation letter to Zimbabwe's parliament, President Uhuru Kenyatta is yet to weigh in on the fast-moving developments in that country.World leaders have welcomed the ouster of Mugabe with British PM hailing it as an opportunity for Zimbabwe to forge a new path.''The resignation of Robert Mugabe provides Zimbabwe with an opportunity to forge a new path free of the oppression that characterised his rule.In recent days we have seen the desire of the Zimbabwean people for free and fair elections and the opportunity to rebuild the country's economy under a legitimate government.'' May said.That country's military put the 93-year old president under house arrest, setting the stage for his dramatic exit from power.President Uhuru Kenyatta and Robert Mugabe have enjoyed a wonderful working relationship which makes responding to his ouster a tricky affair.In fact, the former Zimbabwean strongman was among the leaders who graced President Kenyatta's inauguration in 2013.Perhaps, President Uhuru's silence is informed by certain strategic objectives in mind.Welcoming Mugabe's exit might appear as the betrayal of a friend while faulting the military involvement might antagonise the incoming administration. Silence would be golden.