Uhuru now calling the shots in PNU

• POWER PLAY: While Kanu chairman has become the most visible spokesman of the coalition in almost every single political battle, several factors are likely to complicate any ambitions he might have for the presidency in 2012

Dr Kivuva also said the fact that PNU is a coalition and the party’s within it are divided on the way forward puts Mr Kenyatta at a disadvantage.

It is unclear whether Mr Kenyatta is positioning himself to make a run for the presidency or whether he wants to play the role of kingmaker within PNU. What is clear is that Mr Kenyatta has carved out for himself a central role in the succession battle.