A surprise meeting between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday has sent shockwaves across the political landscape as Kenyans wait with bated breath to witness its implications ahead of the 2027 general election.

Talks of a possible rapprochement between Presidents Ruto and Uhuru have not only thrown a wrench in the political works but also thrust into the fore questions about the political fate of the Mt Kenya region and the future of the opposition party, Azimio Coalition, in which Uhuru sits as the Council’s chairperson.

During the meeting held in Uhuru’s Ichaweri backyard, the two leaders are said to have conferred on the need to address various issues such as fostering national unity, addressing pressing economic challenges, and advancing Kenya's development goals.