President Uhuru Kenyatta gave his firstborn son Jomo Kenyatta his first official political assignment over the weekend where he joined Jubilee party's top brass in a retreat to the Great Rift Lodge in Naivasha.
Jomo joined the six key units involved in strategising for the President's re-election bid with his uncle, President Uhuru's younger brother, Muhoho Kenyatta.
"They are discussing how to mobilise supporters to ensure a high turnout, especially among the youthful voters," a source close to the proceedings told The Star.
The 28-year-old made news last year after he tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Achola Ngobi, who also hails from a political family.
Jomo attended the prestigious Hilton College and its old rival, Michael House in KwaZulu Natal Midlands, South Africa and later moved back to Kenya for work.
He took up an internship opportunity with Johari Cleff Studios owned by Bruce Odhiambo, who was his father’s classmate at St Mary’s School, Nairobi.
The new move could signify the start of his political career under the mentorship of his father.
Uhuru's six teams include Technical and Resources, Strategy and Theme Advisers, Political, Professionals, Communication and Messaging and the Women’s and Youth grassroots organizers.
Some notable persons within the teams include National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Solicitor General Njee Muturi, Deputy President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet and former Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Nominated Senator Johnson Sakaja, Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe and Communication guru Machel Waikenda.
The teams have been credited with the Jubilee party's new strategy to have a parallel vote tallying centre in the upcoming General Election.
