This archive report was first published on 9 June 2020.
Is Kenyatta steering his regime (country) to a new direction? ¶
Published on June 9, 2020, by The East African.
Ngugi wa Thiong'o, a renowned Kenyan writer and intellectual, has raised questions about President Uhuru Kenyatta's leadership style and whether he is steering the country towards a new direction.
Ngugi, in an opinion piece published in The East African, argues that Kenyatta's regime has been marked by a shift towards a more authoritarian style of governance, which he believes is a departure from the country's democratic traditions.
Ngugi points to several examples, including the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the crackdown on opposition politicians, and the increasing use of state power to silence dissenting voices.
He also notes that Kenyatta's regime has been characterized by a growing reliance on the security forces, which he believes is a threat to the country's democratic institutions.
Ngugi's opinion piece has sparked a heated debate about the direction of the country and the role of the president in shaping its future.
