[File, Reuters]A surprise handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga has stirred up Kenyan politics as the long-time rivals set their sights on the 2022 elections. ALSO READ: Raila, world leaders attend Winnie Mandela funeralThey said their rapprochement would mean an end to the violence, bitterness and political instability that followed last year’s elections. President Uhuru Kenyatta greets opposition leader Raila Odinga of the National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition after addressing a news conference at the Harambee house office in Nairobi, Kenya March 9, 2018. ALSO READ: Political families regroup, rattle friend and foeBut bringing him closer to the center of power could cause upset on both sides. “This will help him to manage Gideon Moi, William Ruto and others with their own presidential ambitions.”ALSO READ: President Uhuru looks into tapping EU market

Source: Standard Digital April 15, 2018 09:19 UTC