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Uhuru Kenyatta's bag of goodies to secure his legacy and shape succession

President Uhuru Kenyatta during the handover of title deeds at KICC Nairobi on June 22, 2022. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Days to his retirement, President Uhuru Kenyatta is doling out goodies ahead of the General Election. From State appointments and commendations, title deeds and promotion of servicemen, the president is pressing the line on his unilateral powers.

Rather than take a back seat in his sunset like his predecessors, the president is traversing the country and bestowing honours to people and institutions that have played a significant role during his ten-year tenure.

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