He says that while Kibaki had a hands-off approach to power, “ruled like a pope, giving power to others”, Uhuru is much hands-on. Uhuru is warm, pleasant, and connects easily with the masses,” Kiraitu says in the book authored by veteran journalist Njeri Rugene. “Uhuru has become the new professor of politics after Moi. He adds in the book that owing to the tactics, Uhuru has become the most sought-after political leader in Kenya today. Uhuru, through his handshake with ODM leader Raila Odinga in March 2018, contained the upheavals staged by the National Super Alliance.

Source: The Star July 13, 2021 20:03 UTC