Senator Susan Kihika Warns Against Attempts to Extend President Uhuru’s Term

Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika has weighed in on the alleged plan to extend President Kenyatta’s term.

Through Twitter on Sunday, Kihika warned that such a move will be met with resistance, saying it would amount to a violation of Kenyans’ democratic rights.

“We must resist and never allow an incumbent to even hallucinate about extending his tenure! We shall not allow anyone to reverse our democratic rights by attempting to do away with Presidential term limits,” Kihika tweeted.

Kihika, an ally of Deputy President William Ruto, was reacting to an article by The Standard newspaper, which suggested that next year’s general elections could be deferred.

“A congested political calendar will see MPs deal with a referendum, demarcation of proposed constituencies—a highly politicized and delicate process, and reconstitution of the electoral body, all of which threaten to delay next year’s polls,” the article reads in part.

Last week, Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria also warned against postponing the 2022 elections, saying such a move will trigger dire consequences.

“I have heard enough doubters from Kieleweke and handshake say that the 2022 general elections could be postponed because of Covid-19. Let me advise you. If you try this there will be no demons in hell. They will all be in Kenya. It shall rain fire, brimstone, lava, and sulphuric acid,” he said through Facebook.