He will be retiring at the relatively young age of 62. Pretty young when you consider his predecessors. So what will he do or might possibly do?
1. Prime Minister of Kenya?
At the moment, this is impossible but sometimes, the impossible becomes possible. All that is needed is for the President to make a secure phone call to Duale and Murkomen and make the constitutional amendment a reality. Jubilee has the numbers in both houses and the recent handshake between him and Raila has given him the needed political insurance to get extra votes should his deputy balk out of such agreements.
As the PM, he would control the executive and make the Presidency worthless for his deputy and anyone else.
2. Chairman of the AU
Again, this one could be a reality. Uhuru is the most followed person on Twitter and other social media platforms in Africa and his shuttle diplomacy during the dark days of the ICC has seen him secure allies in the AU. With his contacts across the continent, he could marshall enough votes to clinch the seat.
However, this may be tricky as the case of Amb. Amina Mohamed has shown as. Navigating the Anglophone-Francophone axis won't be easy as say dealing with 47 counties.
3. Secretary General of UN
Should the current occupant, Antonio Guitterres leave the post in 2022, the son of Jomo could be among the contenders for this post. After all, he is smart, suave and charismatic. His handshake with Raila has given him the legitimacy and breathing space that he craved badly after the protracted 2017 polls. He has also been hailed by world leaders as a result of this. But the ICC ruckus could be a major obstacle to his rise. The imperialists may use this against the humble son of Jomo.4. Statesman and Businessman
The most obvious one is to retire to his Ichaweri home and comment on the State of the Nation as a respected statesman. Since he is a billionaire due to the family investments, he might go back to the business and nurture it to even greater heights. He will also be entitled to a state pension, VIP security among other benefits accorded to former state officials.
It will be interesting to know how 2022 will pan out for the President once his term ends.
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