They are "hiding" because they have no choice. No source of info and it de facto illegal to publish misleading news.
Uhuru and Kagwe have a blank slate - they can turn into heroes or villains depending on the outcome. If folks die in 000's ala Europe - then they are buried in the rubble. They nick it in the bud - with only few dozen dead - they get a crown.
Yattani and crew should be working the phone all hours now seeking aid in cash, ventilators, chloroquine, name it.
Its you who brought politics. Mutahi has the worst job - this is not good news. Even Matiangi has run from it. Ruto is hiding. Raila is hiding.
Corpses will pop up starting next week. Don't be too sure about the political outcome.