- A group of Kenyans in a vehicle captured Uhuru Kenyatta’s motorcade in a viral social media video
- The excited motorists wave at the former president in a Toyota Land Cruiser, sparking mixed social media reactions
- Debate ensues over Uhuru’s presidency and its economic impact on Kenya, as others celebrated the move
A video shared on social media has shown the moment Kenyans spotted former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his motorcade on a busy road.
Source: Facebook
In the video captured along a highway in Nairobi, a motorist and passengers drove under a footbridge as a black Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series with the eight-cylinder engine pulled up next to them.
Uhuru was known for his love of the model and has yet to be publicly seen with the latest 300 series.
How did Kenyans react to seeing Uhuru?
The tint at the front was not as dark as the back, and the men animatedly gesticulated at the former president. They excitedly waved at Uhuru, and he waved back at them.
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They shouted out at him, seemingly in a bid to get more attention. However, the vehicle sped off, followed by another SUV with a bull bar.
The second SUV, a Land Cruiser Prado carrying his security detail, then pulled up alongside the excited group.
The second SUV, which had a bull bar, drove closer to the motorist in what appeared to be a protective move in case the vehicle swerved towards Uhuru.
The video elicited mixed reactions on social media, with some Kenyans remembering the former president’s shortcomings.
Why did Uhuru’s video divide Kenyans?
Among them was political activist Morara Kebaso, who wondered whether the excited Kenyans were aware of the impact Uhuru’s leadership had on the country’s economy.
“They have no idea what happened to our economy since 2013. These are voters—remember that,” he wrote.
Below are more reactions:
@omar_dakane:
“The former president really enjoys a lot of love. Will the current ever receive this kind of after his presidency?”
@SimzMwas:
“Why would you be elated to see a former president? It is believed he put his family’s commercial interests first over Kenyans.”
@Jesseabisheck:
“Welcome to Kenya, where when you are president, you are hated for bad leadership. But you automatically become a saint once you exit the office because of the failures of your incumbent!”
@amarymsk:
“Kenyans in love with their oppressors.”
Does Uhuru Kenyatta have tight security?
Source: UGC
Previously, another clip showing Uhuru cruising through traffic resurfaced online, stirring mixed reactions among Kenyans.
The undated video captured him seated in a similar V8 Toyota Land Cruiser, accompanied by a strong security convoy, as he travelled along a road in Utawala.
The footage emerged shortly after Uhuru reappeared publicly following weeks of silence, during which he attended high-level meetings in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.
While some viewers praised his calm presence and security detail, others revisited debates about his leadership record, with critics questioning his legacy and economic decisions made during his time in office.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
