Why there's huge anxiety in Kenya Kwanza

President-elect William Ruto(right), Musalia Mudavadi (left) and Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen confer when they met for the first time since elections were held at the president's official residence in Karen. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

There is discomfort in the Kenya Kwanza camp. The apparent awkwardness and discomposure is precipitated by three things; the impending election petition by the Azimio la Umoja coalition, the mounting criticism on President-elect William Ruto a week after the contentious results and the non-celebratory mood that has gripped the country.

The first cause of unease for the yellow brigade is best distilled in a proverb; 'those who bear the weight of guilt run even when no one pursues them'.