Kanze Dena’s Retort to the Question, “Where Has Uhuru Been Since Ruto Was Declared?”
Since his meeting with election monitors from the African Union and Comesa on August 23, outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta has largely been out of the public eye.
The outgoing President has also remained silent since his polarizing deputy, William Ruto, was elected President-elect on Monday.
Although other world leaders have congratulated Ruto on his victory, Uhuru has chosen to remain silent. This is likely due to the fact that Uhuru has never supported Ruto’s run for office.
When asked about Uhuru’s location and radio silence, State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena declined to answer, adding fuel to the fire of speculation.
She told The Standard, “I have no opinion on that,” over the phone. However, before the actual handover, Ruto informed the county that he would find Uhuru and talk to him about it.
Because I am now the president-elect, I am confident that Kenyatta and I will speak soon. Change is inevitable. He had previously suggested, “Let’s talk later tonight or early tomorrow (Tuesday).”
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati presented Ruto with his election certificate and proclaimed him the fifth President of Kenya at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi.
Ruto and his running companion Rigathi Gachagua have received heightened protection, and the electricity transmission committee has been seen moving quickly to organize the handover event.
Raila Odinga, the leader of the opposition ODM party and a resident of the Azimio La Umoja region, had Uhuru’s support. Despite having the backing of the government, Odinga ultimately lost and plans to challenge the results in the Supreme Court.
Despite Uhuru and others’ efforts to derail Ruto’s bid for the presidency, Ruto has stated that he will not take retribution against them.
