President Uhuru Kenyatta's silence is a major concern for deputy president-elect Rigathi Gachagua.
The former Mathira Member of Parliament challenged the outgoing President to come out from his hideout and address Kenyans for the sake of peace.
He stated that their Kenya Kwanza coalition had no problem with him not accepting William Ruto as the President-elect but was honourable to let the country know that he would handover power.
He spoke on Kass TV in his first media interview after the Bomas event when the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati handed him and his boss, Ruto a certificate.
"Even if he does not want to congratulate Ruto he should do the honourable and send a message of peace to Kenyans," Gachagua stated.
President Kenyatta, who is the chairman of the Azimio is yet to speak on the election outcome after he cast his ballot in his upcountry home in Gatundu South, Kiambu County.
Gachagua reiterated that the swearing-in ceremony of Ruto will proceed even without Uhuru's presence.
This even as he cited the case of the United States President Joe Biden who took power from Donald Trump. Trump failed to show up at the inaugural ceremony of President Biden in 2020.
"Even if he does not handover power, there is a committee that has been delegated the job. Trump did not show up during Biden's inauguration ceremony but the handover process went on. We only need Chief Justice and Registrar of the High Court to effect the handover," Gachagua added.
He also thanked Raila Odinga supporters for remaining calm, maintaining that those who instigated violence post election are being phased out by voters.
According to him, the Kenya Kwanza government will accommodate everyone and urged Raila's strongholds to maintain peace despite the lose in the just concluded election.
"The good thing is that his people in Kisumu have refused to demonstrate. Kibra have also said no to chaos. Hats off to Kenyans. For many years he has exploited them," said Gachagua.
Kenyatta has remained mum on Ruto's win, calling for peace, when he met a delegation from the US and religious leaders on Thursday, August 18.
He said Kenya will remain steadfast in entrenching the principles of good governance to ensure the country upholds its position of a shinning example of democracy in the continent by maintaining peace during this transition period.
“My greatest desire is that peace will prevail and we may set an example in the continent and the world,” President Kenyatta told the US delegation led by Senator Chris Coons.
