On Monday, April 18, local newspapers examined the August 9 succession politics as splinter groups arose in President Uhuru Kenyatta's family over his choice of successor. The StandardThe publication spotlighted the division in President Uhuru Kenyatta's family over his choice of successor. He said his choice for Ruto is justified and should not be interpreted as the first family being divided. "In 1997, my elder brother, Ngengi Muigai was an ardent supporter of the late Kenneth Matiba and was in Ford Asili, while President Uhuru Kenyatta was in KANU," said Muigai. Raila, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya's flagbearer, and Kenya Kwanza's Ruto are the presumed front-runners in the race to succeed Uhuru.

Source: The Star April 18, 2022 05:01 UTC