This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
As the dust settles on the recent political developments in Kenya, it is clear that the country is at a crossroads. The handshake between Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta has been hailed as a major breakthrough, but many Kenyans are left wondering what it truly means for the country.
On one hand, the handshake has given Odinga a lifeline, allowing him to keep his political career alive. However, it has also raised questions about the true intentions of the two leaders and the impact it will have on the country's politics.
Meanwhile, the NASA coalition has stripped Senator Moses Wetangula of his title as Senate Minority leader, replacing him with Senator James Orengo. While this move may be seen as a political maneuver, it is clear that Wetangula's betrayal of the coalition has not gone unnoticed.
As Kenyans, it is time to separate the wheat from the chaff and focus on what truly matters - the National Healing Agenda. Rather than wasting time and energy on petty squabbles, we must push Kenyatta and Odinga to implement the agenda and bring about true change to the country.
Read more about the politics of leverage in Kenya here.