The Ichaweri handshake that may signal dawn of a new political era

President William Ruto pays a courtesy call to former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home on December 9, 2024.  [PCS]

President William Ruto’s recent meeting with his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, has sparked speculation about potential changes in government and Ruto’s re-election strategy for 2027.

Supporters of the Kenya Kwanza administration and its allies view the meeting as a positive development, while opponents, such as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, have dismissed it as inconsequential.

Some analysts argue that the meeting, although unexpected, was likely to happen eventually due to the country’s current political climate.