On Thursday, February 16, President Uhuru Kenyatta met with retired President Daniel Moi at his Kabarnet Gardens home in Nairobi.
A photo circulating on social media shows President Uhuru Kenyatta flanked by Senator Gideon Moi. This meeting has sparked speculation among Kenyans on social media about its nature and potential implications.
Details of the one-hour meeting between President Uhuru Kenyatta and retired President Daniel Moi are limited, as no official information was released by the State House.
Retired President Daniel Moi had recently undergone minor knee surgery and has been keeping a low profile.
Photos from the visit depict President Uhuru Kenyatta engaged in conversation with retired President Moi in his living room.
Many Kenyans perceive President Uhuru Kenyatta as having been mentored by retired President Moi during his time in the KANU party.
This meeting follows a recent visit by President Uhuru Kenyatta's mother to retired President Moi's home.
A subsequent photo showing President Uhuru Kenyatta and Senator Gideon Moi walking hand in hand has further fueled speculation about a potential alliance between Senator Gideon Moi and the Jubilee party ahead of the August 8 General Election.
Some reactions on social media include comments from Isaac Bitok, who believes Senator Gideon Moi does not understand how to play politics and might be misled. Makenzy Koech expressed loyalty to KANU and its connection to President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Others, like Ssa Elly Wekesa, do not think the meeting will make a significant difference, while Anthony Muhoro criticized both presidents for being out of touch with the struggles of ordinary Kenyans.
Senator Gideon Moi has yet to announce which alliance he will join, despite being closely associated with the National Super Alliance (NASA).
The recovered account cited reporting by Tuko.
