President Kenyatta should change his leadership style, consult widely

In recent weeks, observers have expressed concern over the running of government by President Uhuru Kenyatta, some even suggesting that the nation is on auto-pilot. It reminds me of the early days of former President Kibaki when some Kenyans, led by the then opposition party chief who is now the president, accused him of his ‘hands off, eyes off and ears off’ policy, meaning we were on auto pilot.

Whilst Kibaki’s style was one of a laid-back, free hand approach to management, Uhuru’s is one of too much dependence on a clique of confidants based at State House, who are in the driver’s seat, breeding confusion and rancour in official circles.