A source near State House informed Kenya Today that President Uhuru Kenyatta's eldest son, Jomo Kenyatta, has been considered by The National Alliance party to replace the late Jossy Ngugi, the MP for Gatundu South who passed away.
This development could potentially mark another path to the presidency for a member of the founding president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta's family.
Context and Background ¶
The rise of President Uhuru Kenyatta from relative political obscurity to the presidency within a decade lends some credibility to the idea that his son could follow a similar trajectory.
Jomo Kenyatta, also known as Mo' Kenyatta, recently launched a mitumba clothing line at Villa Rosa Kempinski, which was attended by a diverse group of people, including many Indians and Asians.
If he were to pursue a career in politics, Jomo Kenyatta would become the youngest MP in Kenya, given that he turned or will turn 18 this year.
Response and Consequences ¶
The potential entry of Jomo Kenyatta into politics may have significant implications for the Kenyatta family's influence and the broader political landscape in Kenya.
