Kenya’s politics appear to be taking a new turn as Azimio la Umoja breaks his silence on the President’s candidacy for the position of Deputy President. This is a rare occurrence in Kenyan political history since independence, as no president has ever been demoted to the position of Deputy President.
The Azimio la Umoja political landscape is dominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta, who has endorsed Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga as his preferred successor over his Deputy William Ruto.
In addition, President Uhuru Kenyatta was named Azimio la Umoja leader, while former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was named Coalition Chairperson.
The Azimio la Umoja Coalition is attempting to defeat its main rival, the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, as both seek to form the next administration ahead of the August general elections.
Perhaps Deputy President William Ruto and Raila Odinga are the leading candidates for the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Azimio la Umoja Coalition, respectively, as both seek to become the fifth President of the Republic of Kenya.
Senator Ledama Olekina of Narok suggests that the President run for Deputy President in the same way that Governors lower their profiles to run for senatorial seats.