Not everyone, however, sees the Kenyan handshake as a savoury gesture of peace. HISTORICBut the historic March 9, 2018 handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga is different. The newest Kenyan handshake brings to mind another historic peace deal between President Mwai Kibaki and Mr Odinga on February 28, 2008. Mr Odinga described the March 9 handshake with Mr Kenyatta as “painful but a worthy decision for millions of Kenyans”. A second option is Mr Odinga’s inclusion in a classic power-sharing triumvirate (three leader) government, sharing power with Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto.

Source: Daily Nation March 17, 2018 15:11 UTC