Like father like son: Inside Jubilee’s political dynasty

Former President Jomo Kenyatta presents Daniel Moi (then Home Affairs minister) a cheque to help schools. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Plans to collapse the Jubilee coalition parties into one outfit marks phase one of the re-construction of Kikuyu-Kalenjin dynasty arrangement that ensured Kanu ruled Kenya for 36 years.

The consolidation of the Mt Kenya and Kalenjin voting blocs under the newly-launched Jubilee Party marks a major milestone in the re-enactment of unusual parallels between Mzee Jomo and Uhuru Kenyatta in acquisition and retention of political power.