Uhuru Kenyatta

Uhuru Kenyatta won the presidential election as candidate of the Jubilee Alliance, defeating Raila Odinga. The election was largely peaceful, though Odinga challenged the result at the Supreme Court, which upheld Kenyatta's victory. Kenyatta became Kenya's fourth president.

Kenyatta faced charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity related to the 2007-2008 post-election violence. The case was withdrawn in 2014 due to insufficient evidence and witness interference, but it marked a significant international legal challenge to a sitting head of state.

Kenyatta launched the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Mombasa to Nairobi, funded by Chinese loans. The project, completed in 2017, aimed to modernize Kenya's transport infrastructure and boost trade, but also raised concerns about debt sustainability.

Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga publicly reconciled in a 'handshake' event, ending months of political tension following the disputed 2017 election. This led to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), which proposed constitutional changes aimed at reducing political conflict.

Kenyatta's government implemented measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including curfews, lockdowns, and economic stimulus packages. The response was praised for its early action but criticized for economic impact and enforcement issues. Kenya recorded over 300,000 cases by 2022.