The initiative was one of the unity efforts that arose from the President Kenyatta and Mr Odinga's March 9 handshake, that followed a prolonged election season. Mr Odinga's wife, Idah, who joined him in welcoming the group, said their friendship with Mr Mungai had remained strong for years. "We [came here today] because of the work you have done for this country," Mr Mungai told the orange party boss. Mr Mungai spoke of the fruits of the handshake, which he noted saw Mr Odinga and Mr Kenyatta set aside their political differences after the prolonged 2017 election season. 'SIGNAL'Mr Wandayi said they were waiting for a signal from Mr Kenyatta and Mr Odinga on the direction to take.

Source: Daily Nation May 11, 2019 15:56 UTC