KANU announced on Thursday, February 23, that it will support the Jubilee Party ahead of the August 8 General Election to get President Uhuru Kenyatta re-elected.
The decision was made after KANU leader Gideon Moi met with President Uhuru Kenyatta. This move has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, with many taking to social media to express their thoughts on what this partnership means for Deputy President William Ruto and his 2022 presidential ambitions.
According to reports, KANU Secretary General Nick Salat had initially suggested that his party would support the opposition, NASA. However, the latest announcement indicates that KANU will instead side with the Jubilee Party.
Gideon Moi chose to support President Uhuru for re-election instead of standing with NASA.
The implications of this decision are still being debated, with some speculating that it could impact Ruto's chances of vying for the presidency in 2022. Others believe that Gideon Moi might be positioned as a potential candidate, despite not dissolving his party and joining Jubilee.
Ruto and Moi have historically had a complicated relationship, particularly in their quest to become the dominant political force in the Rift Valley region.
The recovered account cited reporting by Tuko.
