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Recently, speculation has been rife on the relationship between President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga after the former threw his weight behind ODM’s supremo African Union (AU) Commission job bid.
On Tuesday, Raila was in the spotlight again after he met with Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa, just a day after he shared photos of himself and Ruto in a meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda.
CS Jumwa presented the Azimio party leader with a report on the two-thirds gender rule as she praised Raila for his contribution to advocating for the equality of women within the political scene.
However, the meeting drew divergent views with some political analysts drawing comparisons with the handshake between Raila and the then sitting President Uhuru Kenyatta when government officials regularly updated the Opposition leader on matters of development.
Do you think the latest development is an indication of another form of handshake between Raila and Ruto?
Meanwhile, here are the stories making headlines on Opera News today:
How Raila & Ruto Approached Kikwete Over AU Job
Days after President William Ruto and former prime minister Raila Odinga graced the burial ceremony of the Late Namibia president, sources have revealed how the duo approached former Tanzania president Jakaya Kikwete and President Samia Suluhu with new demands.
Kang’ethe Alleges Torture as Extradition Stalls
Kelvin Kang’ethe, wanted in the US for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, is claiming he was tortured and brutalised by the Kenyan police and prison authorities.
He made the allegation as it emerged the murder suspect had fallen out with his lawyers who have since withdrawn from the case.
Friends Again? Ruto, Raila and the Power of Photography
What you need to know: The photo dump came late in the evening. It was accompanied by a short, 91-word statement that talked of “the ultimate goal to form the East African Political Federation” and “critical issues that affect our two countries such as energy and petroleum”, but very few people noticed these little gems of diplomatic twaddle.