This archive report was first published on 11 August 2019.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's relationship with Deputy President William Ruto has been frosty in recent months, and his latest move has left many guessing its fate. On August 11, 2019, he appointed Nick Salat, the KANU Secretary General and a close aide to Senator Gideon Moi, as the Chairperson of the Postal Corporation of Kenya.
Salat's appointment is significant, given his close ties to both the Moi family and the Kenyattas. He was the master of ceremonies at Jonathan Moi's funeral ceremony, a testament to his strong connections. The appointment is also a boost to the KANU party, which has been working to regain its footing after a humiliating defeat in 2002.
Uhuru's move is seen as a way to prepare the ground for Senator Gideon Moi's entry into national politics. This is viewed as a way for Uhuru to pay back a debt to President Moi, who had supported him in the past. In 2002, Uhuru had declared Moi as KANU's presidential candidate, despite having loyal leaders around him.
