Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, dressed in matching attire, stepped out with an air of camaraderie that hadn’t been seen in Kenya’s highest office for years. President Kenyatta harboured unwavering faith in Deputy President Ruto, yet their personal dynamics were marked by stark contrasts: While Ruto is a teetotaller, President Kenyatta loved his tipple. Ruto was the first Deputy President under the new Constitution and his position was not held under the mercy of the President, unlike the previous holders. Once President Kenyatta had secured his second term, he turned his focus toward shaping a lasting legacy. Gachagua, emboldened by the spectacle, perhaps believed that his newfound “bromance” with President Ruto would endure—but the future of such alliances, like all things in politics, remained uncertain.

Source: Daily Nation October 14, 2024 03:09 UTC