In a stunning turn of events, President William Ruto shook up the political landscape on July 25th by reaching out to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with an olive branch. The move surprised many of Ruto's allies, creating division within his coalition. One of Ruto's allies, Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, welcomed the President's decision but made it clear that any talks should not involve sharing the government. Nyoro emphasized that Ruto's priority was to ensure peace in the country, particularly in light of recent protests. Analysts have observed that the hardliners within Ruto and Raila's inner circles have been major obstacles to productive discussions between the two leaders.

Source: Daily Nation July 26, 2023 04:41 UTC