Will Kenya enjoy some smooth sailing after Uhuru's swearing in?

Uhuru Kenyatta took the oath that was administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi. (Photo: Courtesy)

We must first be alive to the fact  that Kenya is not the first country in the world to have a competitive and controversial election. The Americans have been through the same waters and have emerged united after the turbulence, with the most recent case being President Donald Trump's defeat of Hillary Clinton in what was widely viewed as a controversial election.

As we speak, we have a government in place and people know that. The other good thing is that the President made it clear in his speech that he would be reaching out to the Opposition because we also appreciate that the Opposition is good for any democracy.