Uhuru Kenyatta

President Ruto acknowledged Uhuru's efforts and diplomacy toward the promotion of peace, security and stability in the region, vowing to fully support his ...

Therefore, it is prudent that President Ruto has granted him the mandate to continue with what he started,’’ Said Wekesa Uhuru has been instrumental in trying to broker a long-lasting peace deal between the Kinshasa-led government and the rebels who operate in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The former leader previously hosted regional leaders’ conclave meetings in Nairobi to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and pushed on the formation and implementation of the regional standby force. [East African Community](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001454137/new-eac-tariff-will-catalyse-manufacturing-says-ps), Uhuru possesses a great institutional memory and having brought the regional leaders together to come up with a regional force to fight negative forces in Eastern Congo, the neighbouring heads trusted him to take the lead. President Kenyatta has been hailed for his sustained, principled, impartial, inclusive and discreet efforts to broker peace and negotiations with a view to a comprehensive resolution to the Ethiopia-Tigray crisis. Asked about Tigray agreeing to an AU-led peace process and where this decision leaves Kenyatta- Getachew Reda, Advisor to the President of Tigray and one of the key negotiators named by the rebel forces told the Standard that ‘’he will probably be playing a role in the process’’. The rebels have been expressing confidence in Kenya as the chosen host of peace talks with Ethiopia with the former Kenyan leader Uhuru Kenyatta playing a lead role. Having been able to speak on behalf of Africa to come up with reform policies that favour the African continent, Kenya assumed the presidency of the global security organ in the month of October 2021. Under the administration of the former President, Kenya moderated various peace initiatives in the region including chairing the African Union Peace and Security Council- the standing decision-making organ of the continental body for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in Africa. [William Ruto](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001455622/president-ruto-appoints-6-judges-rejected-by-uhuru) has appointed his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta as his peace envoy for the Great Lakes Region and the Horn of Africa, which will make the former president continue chairing regional peace interventions on behalf of the Government of Kenya. President Ruto acknowledged his predecessors’ efforts and diplomacy toward the promotion of peace, security and stability in the region, vowing to fully support his peace intervention endeavours. He further noted that Kenya will continue to be a dedicated partner to peace, security and prosperity in the East African region, while still playing a critical role in international diplomacy at the bilateral and multilateral levels.

The youngest president in Kenya's history, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is leaving office after almost a decade at the helm of the country, which he is ending as ...

Kenyatta and Odinga will jointly carry out a constitutional reform project, dubbed the "Building Bridges Initiative" (BBI), which will create a prime ministerial post that many saw as destined for the incumbent president. I'd rather enjoy a vacation in France every summer." In Nairobi, observers and diplomats are struggling to define his personality. Both are being prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for their role in the 2007-2008 killings. Despite a political career spanning nearly 30 years, Uhuru Kenyatta remains a difficult character to pin down. Uhuru ("freedom" in Swahili) is the son of President Jomo Kenyatta (1964-1978), considered the father of independence, and his influential fourth wife "Mama" Ngina.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has been appointed by President William Ruto to continue leading peace talks in the East African region, a role he had been ...

During the Kenyatta administration, Kenya mediated various peace talks in the region including chairing the African Union Peace and Security Council the standing decision-making organ of the continental body for the prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts in Africa. He added: "I have committed that the government of Kenya will support those initiatives that will be chaired by Uhuru Kenyatta and I want to thank you Excellency for graciously agreeing to support us and help me in those interventions." "I have asked my elder brother Uhuru Kenyatta who has done a commendable job in those regions, and he has graciously agreed to continue chairing those discussions on behalf of the people of Kenya," Ruto said as he appointed his predecessor to the position.

NAIROBI, Kenya - In 2013 Uhuru Kenyatta ascended into power together with his deputy William Ruto after a highly contested presidential election where he ...

Kenyatta took office in 2013 when the country’s debt was at $17.95 billion of which 45 percent was externally sourced. This ballooning public debt has put a lot of pressure on the exchequer. During his tenure, the country’s electricity generation capacity stood at only 10,730 GWh in 2019, which was about 20 percent from the 2013 level of 8,943. Despite the huge potential of agricultural mechanization that ensures better and more reliable food production. It confers every citizen's rights to the “highest attainable standard” of health and access to reasonable standards of housing and sanitation. William Ruto as the 5th president.

Many political pundits have blamed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his active role in succession politics which they believe has soiled his legacy, ...

But the former President who had been assigned the role of chairman of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance stayed put. Maybe this was Uhuru’s strategy,” said Muchoki. He reminded his people about his roles of 'protecting his community' in 2007 when he used his personal proceeds even though he was not in the ballot for the sake of his 'people'. [situation to describe the handshake](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001455541/full-speech-uhuru-kenyattas-final-speech) between Uhuru and Raila saying although the Kikuyu community has benefited, Uhuru’s main motive was to assist Raila to ascend to the presidency. Mwangi continued; “It will take Mt Kenya region a while to realise and understand Uhuru’s moves that have ensured peace for his community who have integrated in every region of the country to look for greener pastures,” Mwangi added. “It’s an interesting scenario since his community which is the biggest beneficiary of his actions of shaking hands with his political enemies (Ruto and Raila) his community woke up early in the morning to punish him by rejecting his preferred choice," he observed. "On the peace initiatives in our region including both in Ethiopia and Great Lakes Region, I have asked my elder brother President Uhuru Kenyatta who has done commendable engagement with those regions and he has graciously agreed to continue chairing those discussions on behalf of the people of Kenya," Ruto said. Although President Ruto and his allies dismissed the handshake and succeeded in inheriting Mt Kenya region which was perceived to be Uhuru’s turf, his actions, players argue have benefited his community most. Raila however was never arrested and to the dismay of many, he shook hands with Uhuru which was christened Handshake. In 2013, in an unprecedented move, the former President shook hands with Ruto, former arch-rival and entered into a political marriage that united the Kalenjin and Kikuyu communities who had clashed in the aftermath of 2007 elections. “I have a mandate of guiding Kenyans on who shall ensure continuity of the projects that my administration initiated and that person is Raila Amollo Odinga,” he told Mt Kenya residents in the last days of campaigns. [Ruto's warning shot on rule of law as 6 judges sworn-in](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001455718/rutos-warning-shot-on-rule-of-law-as-6-judges-sworn-in) [Ruto takes the big prize after his three-decade political journey](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001455691/ruto-takes-the-big-prize-after-his-three-decade-political-journey) [Enter President William Ruto, exit Uhuru Kenyatta](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001455689/enter-president-william-ruto-exit-uhuru-kenyatta) [UhuRuto: The bromance that ended on a sour note](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001455637/uhuruto-the-bromance-that-ended-on-a-sour-note)

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 13 - There was no excitement at the Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday, when outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived to handover power to ...

President Kenyatta had previously stated that he recognizes Odinga as his leader and not Ruto. On Monday during his farewell speech to Kenyans, President Kenyatta formally congratulated President-Elect Ruto and wished him success. NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 13 – There was no excitement at the Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday, when outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived to handover power to his deputy William Ruto.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta shaking hands with President William Ruto at the Kasarani Stadium on September 13, 2022. Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A.

"I have committed that the Govt of Kenya will support those inititaives that will be chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta. He noted that the former President had done well in ensuring there was peace withing the region. • He noted that the former President had done well in ensuring there was peace withing the region.

Outgoing Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta shake hands with President William Ruto at the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya, ...

“In all the work I have done as president… Many saw the constitutional proposals, which included the creation of a new prime ministerial post allegedly earmarked for Kenyatta, as a final bid to stay in power after his last term as president. But in March 2018, the two men stunned the nation by shaking hands and declaring a truce — known simply as “the handshake” — that consigned Ruto to the sidelines. Born to Jomo and his fourth wife “Mama” Ngina in October 1961, Uhuru (“freedom” in Swahili) studied in the US and entered politics in the mid-1990s. In his final address to the nation on the eve of Ruto’s inauguration, Kenyatta said the economy had tripled under his watch and Kenya was on track to becoming a middle-income country. The 60-year-old has worked hard to raise Kenya’s international stature and fashioned himself as a regional statesman, seeking to resolve conflicts in Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Commonwealth 100 metres champion, Ferdinand Omanyala on Tuesday implored retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to continue attending his races.

Omanyala stormed to the gold podium in 10.02. Uhuru hailed Omanyala for his exploits on the global stage, saying he deserved a pat on the back for making the country proud. •Uhuru praised Omanyala's exploits on the global stage, saying he deserved a pat on the back for making the country proud.