President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function (Photo/nairobinews.nation.co.ke)
First and foremost, it is in order to acknowledge that the Jubilee regime has done its best.
However, Kenyans are not too blind to see what it happening in the country as we head to the fresh general elections. There are several things that are likely to cost Uhuru presidency.
Kenyans need assurance that things will be better after the elections. Here is a simple overview of loopholes that Raila could use to ascend to power.
Strikes
As we speak nurses are still on strike and now they have been given an ultimatum to report to work or else they lose their jobs. It is during the reign of President Uhuru Kenyatta that the nation experienced the longest doctor’s strike. A good numbers of doctors have few reasons to back the current regime if they look back and see what they went through for close to a year. The teachers also have few reasons to back Uhuru considering the fact that Knut chairman Wilson Sossion has joined the opposition.
Security
When it comes to security, you do not need to be a National Super Alliance (NASA) supporter to see that the current regime has experienced some of the most difficult challenges in this area characterized by attacks from Al Shabaab and other militia groups.
Employment
A high percentage of Kenyan youths have also continued to lament over the lack of employment. As much as Uhuru has done his best , there is still more to be done. Convincing these youths to back Uhuru 100% per cent is impossible. The side that feels aggrieved because of the lack of job opportunities is likely to consider backing the opposition.
Judicial attacks
Kenyans working with the judiciary feel insecure under Uhuru’s leadership. The recent suggestion to remove Maraga from office has attracted mixed reactions from different leaders.
Corruption
At one point Uhuru admitted that corruption have become one of this toughest test. When a president makes such remarks that electorate is not asleep.