UHURU SUCCESSION POLITICS

 For the first time in the history of Kenya, the ruling party headed by 61-year-old Kenyatta declared support for an opposition leader, a reaffirmation the country’s nascent democracy was maturing.

Kenyatta in his speech at Odinga’s coronation ceremony held in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi said he had faith in his former rival, whom they shook hands in March 2018, after a vicious contest, setting the stage for an era of peace and tranquility in the country.

President uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime minister during Azimio la umoja one Kenya launch of Presidential launch. 

“I have faith in Odinga’s ability to transform this country and ensure it remained peaceful, united and a key player in regional affairs,” said Kenyatta, adding that Odinga had sacrificed personal interests to promote peace and stability in the country. 

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