President Uhuru refuses to mention or congratulate William Ruto

In his speech on Monday, president Uhuru kenyatta neither mentioned nor congratulated President-elect William Ruto. He instead congratulated “all who have won” and encouraged citizens to scrutinise public institutions and the decisions they make, in what appeared to be veiled criticism of both the Judiciary and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Uhuru suggested that the decision taken by the court “was not in tandem with what the public knew about the election or its results. During the campaigns, President Kenyatta mounted a state campaign against Dr Ruto while backing Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition boss Raila Odinga.

Speaking at his residence on Monday, president elect William Ruto said there was a communication breakdown between him and President Kenyatta that lasted “several months”. He said that he will be calling outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta to plan on the power transition.

At the same time, Ruto lauded the Supreme Court of Kenya for upholding his win in the August 9 polls, saying the decision has cemented the credibility of his victory and the conduct of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Ruto is scheduled for swearing-in on Tuesday, September 13.