First, there has been a push from Deputy President William Ruto and his backers for President Kenyatta to be clear about the 2022 succession. Although he explained, during a TV interview, that Mr Odinga was not necessarily angling for presidency, the alleged “coalition” angle to the handshake deal is headache enough for the President, held hostage by these competing forces. The Kenyatta University lecturer says when the Ruto team unleashes salvos aimed at Mr Odinga on the handshake, it is also an attack on President Kenyatta. He says Mr Odinga is too engrossed in efforts to unite the country in accordance with his handshake pact with the President. Neither can Mr Kenyatta bring on board, to his government, his new ally, Mr Odinga.

Source: Daily Nation March 17, 2019 09:00 UTC