Source: UGCSome papers reported on the leaders who brokered the deal between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. Daily NationThe paper reported on the intrigues behind the political deal between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. On his part, President Ruto had a small team comprising National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and his Senate counterpart Aaron Cheruiyot. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo also served as Raila's key emissary in securing the deal with President Ruto. In a statement to newsrooms, Nairobi ODM chairman George Aladwa said Arati should be considered when filling the two vacancies.