President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday surprised Jubilee leaders
who had accompanied him at the Bomas of Kenya where he received his certificate
from IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati.
When it became clear that Kenyatta was going to be
declared President on Monday afternoon, the President’s handlers arrived at
Bomas and security beefed up.
A special stage was also put up outside the auditorium and
the red carpet rolled. After the President had received his certificate, his
official podium was placed next to the platform which suggested he would be
making an address soon.
Jubilee leaders who included MPs, Governors, Senators,
and other public servants gathered around the set stage while the head of state
and his Deputy William Ruto remained in the VIP tent that had been set up
nearby.
A few minutes to seven, the presidential motorcade started
clearing way at the congested Bomas of Kenya grounds as Jubilee leaders were
informed that Kenyatta and Ruto would not be making the much-awaited
celebratory address.
The red carpet and the presidential podium were quickly
whisked away as the presidential entourage left Bomas, accompanied by the
Deputy President and the two speakers of Parliament.
Some of the sources aware of the President’s communication
indicated that the President had decided to hold all manner of celebration
until all the legal hurdles facing his presidency are cleared.
Activist Okiya Omtatah had moved to the Supreme Court last
Friday, even before the results of the repeat election were announced.
The petition has already been admitted by the Deputy
Registrar of the Supreme Court who directed that the all presidential
candidates be served by this Thursday and brought for mention on November 10th.
