Speaking during a podcast interview hosted by Herman Manyora on April 12, the Embakasi East MP insisted that their movement must reach all Kenyans, regardless of rising political tensions.
He emphasized that fear and intimidation would not stop them from delivering their message to residents in the lakeside city.
Kenyans watched closely as Uhuru maintained a measured tone, avoiding any direct endorsement of his successor despite the Supreme Court upholding Ruto’s victory.
For many, the silence spoke volumes.
Uhuru had openly backed opposition leader Raila Odinga during the campaigns, a move that deepened the rift between him and his then-deputy, Ruto.
Their once-strong political alliance had collapsed dramatically, turning into one of Kenya’s most intense rivalries in recent history.
During the handover, Uhuru emphasized constitutional order and the importance of peace, urging Kenyans to respect institutions.
However, his refusal to explicitly recognize Ruto as the president-elect stood out as a subtle but powerful political statement.
Supporters of Ruto interpreted the moment as a final act of resistance from a departing leader unwilling to fully concede politically, even as he complied constitutionally.
On the other hand, Uhuru’s allies defended his stance, arguing that he had fulfilled his legal duty by overseeing a peaceful transition of power.
Despite the tension, the swearing-in went on smoothly, with Ruto taking the oath of office and beginning his presidency.
Years later, that moment remains a defining snapshot of Kenya’s evolving democracy—where institutions held firm, even as political divisions played out on the national stage.
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