Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly taken a swipe at current leaders, highlighting the challenges of leadership.
Speaking in Meru on Sunday, March 23, the former head of state explained that leadership is far from the glamorous image some may have, especially those who have not yet experienced it.
He went on to reflect on the joys of retiring, describing his retirement as good, especially since he retired in good health.
Uhuru advises the current government, tells them to listen to the cries of Kenyans. Photo: Courtesy.
“Life as a retiree is very good, especially if you are retired while still healthy and energetic and when you don’t have any responsibilities. You just watch others on TV because there are those who think this job is easy. When they see someone powerful walking around they think the job is all about being in power; you will be surprised. I have noted that some have started being shocked already. Leadership is not an easy job,” he noted.
Uhuru further advised the current government, urging them to listen to the cries of Kenyans.
“Let’s continue praying for our country and our leaders so that they open their ears and heed to the cries of the citizens that they lead,” he added.
Uhuru was recently among the former heads of state-appointed as facilitators of the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) joint peace process in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The former head of state went into retirement after serving as president for two terms between 2013 and 2022 under the Jubilee party.
