Mr Odinga’s push for an overhaul of the governance system to bring back the office of Prime Minister may be well-intentioned but it is like waving a red flag in front of Mr Ruto. The truce between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga presents the perfect opportunity for Kenyans to embark on a national conversation. Mr Ruto, with an eye only on succeeding President Kenyatta, is clearly suspicious that the handshake may be used to craft a deal that undermines his State House prospects. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTSHis campaign for far-reaching constitutional amendments is clearly premature, just like Mr Ruto’s early campaign for 2022. The Uhuru-Raila initiative is at risk of abject failure unless political interests are put aside and the national interests promoted to the front.

Source: Daily Nation May 14, 2018 16:07 UTC