I Will Not Support Anyone in 2022, Uhuru Says

President Kenyatta has told those seeking to succeed him in 2022 not to expect his support.

Speaking on Friday during a tour to Nyandarua County, where he launched various development projects, Kenyatta stated that he will not be involved in the 2022 succession race.

“Anyone vying in the 2022 elections will fight for their space and should not expect me to support them," Kenyatta remarked and urged leaders to stop politicking and instead focus development.

“Let’s stop politics and focus on development because that is what our people need.”
Kenyatta also expressed disappointment with the people he has been sending to inspect projects on his behalf, saying they have failed him.

“I no longer trust anyone…Those I used to send to represent me to ensure that development projects are on the right track started behaving like hyenas and doing their own things to enrich themselves.”

“Let no one cheat you; from today, I am not sending anyone to help me. I’ll do it on my own,” Kenyatta said.

During the one-day tour, Kenyatta launched different projects including an Sh4 billion Stawisha SME Mashinani, a program whose aim is to support small businesses in the country.

“These projects we launched today are aimed at improving the lives of the residents of Nyandarua and are part of our wider plan to improve the lives of Kenyans across the country.”

“We want to improve our roads. We also want every household and business to be connected to electricity to boost and also enable people to engage in small businesses that will benefit them," he said.