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Ukimya wa Rais wa Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta kuhusu ushindi wa William Ruto imedaiwa haupokewi vizuri na kambi ya Ruto licha ya maandalizi ya maandalizi ya makabidhiano ya ofisi kuendelea kwa amani.
Rais Kenyatta amekutana na vingozi wa dini Ikulu na kuwaaga akiwaeleza makabidhiano yatafanyika kwa amani.
Mgombea Mwenza wa Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua amesema uapisho utafanyika kwa Rais Kenyatta kuwepo au kutokuwepo na kuwa hawawezi kumlazimisha kupongeza.
Aidha, makabidhiano yanaweza kuchelewa kutokana na changamoto ya kisheria baada ya Raila Odinga kupinga matokeo ya Urais katika Mahakama Kuu.
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Kenya: Kenyatta silent on Ruto’s win, but promises smooth transition
Kenya’s outgoing president - Uhuru Kenyatta - who has remained silent over his deputy’s win in last week’s presidential election, has spoken up to say there will be a smooth transition of power.
Kenyatta has not said a word about William Ruto’s narrow win, not even a formal congratulations, after Raila Odinga – who he was backing as his successor – rejected the results, terming them null and void.
However, during a meeting with religious leaders in Nairobi on Thursday, Kenyatta assured them that the transition would proceed without problems.
Earlier, he had made similar remarks to visiting US congressional leaders led by Senator Chris Coons, who also met Ruto and Raila to discuss matters related to last week’s election.
“President Kenyatta assured them that the process of transition will be smooth,” State House said on Twitter.
The president also urged Kenyans to maintain peace and patience during the transition period, adding that he wants the country to be a shining example of democracy in Africa and the world.
“Kenya will remain steadfast in entrenching the principles of good governance,” he said.
Ruto’s camp unhappy with Kenyatta’s silence
Supporters and close confidants of Ruto are seemingly unhappy with Kenyatta’s silence with regards to their candidate’s win.
Ruto’s deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, insists that the swearing-in ceremony should take place with or without Kenyatta.
“Up to now, President Kenyatta hasn’t spoken to President-elect Ruto. We shall not force him to congratulate us,” he says.
Another Ruto confidant, Senator Moses Wetangula, says this is not the first time an out-going president has refused to acknowledge his successor’s win.
Wetang’ula cites former US President Donald Trump, who refused to congratulate Joe Biden after his win in the 2020 election.
“Whether he [Kenyatta] says anything or not, it does not matter now. The people voted for Ruto,’’ Wetang’ula says.
Kevin Ochol, a Nairobi-based political analyst, says Keyatta’s silence shows that he is unhappy with Ruto’s win.
However, Ochol says the president will likely await for the outcome of Raila’s petition against Ruto’s win at the Supreme Court before he comments on the results.
“Kenyatta would like to leave a united and peaceful country. He will eventually speak and hand over power,” the analyst tells The Africa Report.
Source: Theafricareport
Rais Kenyatta amekutana na vingozi wa dini Ikulu na kuwaaga akiwaeleza makabidhiano yatafanyika kwa amani.
Mgombea Mwenza wa Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua amesema uapisho utafanyika kwa Rais Kenyatta kuwepo au kutokuwepo na kuwa hawawezi kumlazimisha kupongeza.
Aidha, makabidhiano yanaweza kuchelewa kutokana na changamoto ya kisheria baada ya Raila Odinga kupinga matokeo ya Urais katika Mahakama Kuu.
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Kenya: Kenyatta silent on Ruto’s win, but promises smooth transition
Kenya’s outgoing president - Uhuru Kenyatta - who has remained silent over his deputy’s win in last week’s presidential election, has spoken up to say there will be a smooth transition of power.
Kenyatta has not said a word about William Ruto’s narrow win, not even a formal congratulations, after Raila Odinga – who he was backing as his successor – rejected the results, terming them null and void.
However, during a meeting with religious leaders in Nairobi on Thursday, Kenyatta assured them that the transition would proceed without problems.
Earlier, he had made similar remarks to visiting US congressional leaders led by Senator Chris Coons, who also met Ruto and Raila to discuss matters related to last week’s election.
“President Kenyatta assured them that the process of transition will be smooth,” State House said on Twitter.
The president also urged Kenyans to maintain peace and patience during the transition period, adding that he wants the country to be a shining example of democracy in Africa and the world.
“Kenya will remain steadfast in entrenching the principles of good governance,” he said.
Ruto’s camp unhappy with Kenyatta’s silence
Supporters and close confidants of Ruto are seemingly unhappy with Kenyatta’s silence with regards to their candidate’s win.
Ruto’s deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, insists that the swearing-in ceremony should take place with or without Kenyatta.
“Up to now, President Kenyatta hasn’t spoken to President-elect Ruto. We shall not force him to congratulate us,” he says.
Another Ruto confidant, Senator Moses Wetangula, says this is not the first time an out-going president has refused to acknowledge his successor’s win.
Wetang’ula cites former US President Donald Trump, who refused to congratulate Joe Biden after his win in the 2020 election.
“Whether he [Kenyatta] says anything or not, it does not matter now. The people voted for Ruto,’’ Wetang’ula says.
Kevin Ochol, a Nairobi-based political analyst, says Keyatta’s silence shows that he is unhappy with Ruto’s win.
However, Ochol says the president will likely await for the outcome of Raila’s petition against Ruto’s win at the Supreme Court before he comments on the results.
“Kenyatta would like to leave a united and peaceful country. He will eventually speak and hand over power,” the analyst tells The Africa Report.
Source: Theafricareport
