Jimmy Kibaki, son of the 3rd President of Kenya Mwai Kibaki has decided to complete the cycle of breeding political dynasties in Kenya after announcing his intention to join politics.
The eldest son of Kibaki is expected to launch his own political party on Tuesday.
Kibaki’ s bold move has been announced by the ODM Communication Director Philip Etale who posted on his Twitter account.
“Jimmy Kibaki to officially join politics. Set to launch his political party today,” his post read.
Jimmy Kibaki to officially join politics. Set to launch his political party today.
— Philip Etale (@EtalePhilip) July 2, 2019
Jimmy has maintained a low profile on his rumored attempt to join politics in 2013 flopped as he was expected to be gunning for the Othaya parliamentary seat, which had been under his father’s watch for 39 years.
Jimmy was initially active on the ground attending social functions and playing a prominent role in the affairs of the constituency, which was interpreted to mean he was interested in succeeding his father. He had even begun drumming for a political outfit called Simama Kenya.
The speculation, however, died in the lead up to the 2013 elections, when it became apparent that Jimmy was not interested in active politics. The seat is currently held by Mary Wambui.
During the burial of his mother, former First Lady Lucy Kibaki, Jimmy said he had opened to her about his plans, and she told him to “go and think about it.”
The sons of Kenya’s first two leaders, Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi, entered parliament in 2002 occupying their fathers’ old constituency seats.