Uhuru Kenyatta Observes As Voting Gets Underway In South Africa: "This Election Is Significant"

• Uhuru Kenyatta is overseeing the 2024 South Africa General Election, which boasts a record 27.79 million registered voters, the highest number since the end of apartheid
• The retired president joined other international observers at polling stations as the elections commenced
• Uhuru said the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) underscored the AU's commitment to supporting democratic processes across the continent
• The huge voter registration confirms strong democratic engagement among South Africans as they cast their ballots for the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta has hit the ground running in his latest duties as an election observer.

The former head of state is in South Africa as the head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM).

In a statement on Wednesday, May 29, Uhuru revealed that he was joined at polling stations by other election observers as the polls opened.

Uhuru stated the 2024 South Africa General Election was very important, with a record number of registered voters.

"Joined other international observers at polling stations as South Africa's General Elections commenced this morning. This election is a significant milestone in South Africa's democratic journey, with a record 27.79 million registered voters, the highest number since the end of apartheid.

Uhuru observed that the country's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) confirmed substantial voter registration, indicating strong democratic engagement among South Africans.

South Africans are casting their ballots to elect the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures in each of the nine provinces.

What is the importance of Uhuru's work

Uhuru further stated that he would work with other observers as he gets their assessment of the South African electoral process.

He said his presence in the nation highlighted the African Union's (AU) commitment to supporting democratic transitions.

"The former Head of State and his team will engage with other observers throughout the day to share insights and assessments on the electoral process. Their presence underscores the importance of transparency, fairness, and credibility in the election. The AUEOM's involvement highlights the African Union's commitment to supporting democratic processes across the continent," he added.

Uhuru's new appointment excites Kenyans

TUKO.co.ke reported that the news of this appointment stirred a political conversation online.

Many Kenyans celebrated Uhuru's new role, while others criticised the move.

They took on each other by reminding anti-Uhuru campaigners that the former head of state was not living a lonely life at his Gatundu home as they had prayed and predicted.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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