William Ruto's Meeting with Raila Odinga in Uganda Stuns Kenyans: "Siasa Weka Kwa Lungs"

 

President William Ruto's much-publicised meeting with Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni has continued to reverberate across the political world. William Ruto in conversation with Raila Odinga during the meeting in Uganda. What did Ruto, Raila and Museveni talk about In a statement on Monday, February 26, Ruto revealed the three leaders discussed boosting the diplomatic ties between Nairobi and Kampala and bolstering the relationship between all the seven East African Community nations.  The head of state hinted at the countries uniting under the East African Political Federation to champion the region's interests. Also on the discussion table was Raila's recent bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, Ruto revealed. "Had the pleasure of meeting President Yoweri Museveni at his Kisozi country home in Uganda. We discussed critical issues that affect our two countries such as energy and petroleum. Also discussed was the declared candidacy of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the Africa Union Commission chairmanship," said Ruto. How did Kenyans react to Ruto-Raila meeting in Uganda The images of the three leaders tending to Museveni's cows immediately went viral on social media, with every Kenyan giving their take. Most of those who reacted drew comparison to the 2018 meeting between Raila and former president Uhuru Kenyatta that led to the handshake. Supporters of the two leaders were also united in stating there are no permanent enemies in the murky waters of politics. TUKO.co.ke highlighted some of the sentiments below; @OkenyuriEsther said: "The president must reach out to all and sundry. Politics is often progressive, not nostalgic." @Kaysparks_ replied: "We are familiar with this game. All the best to our political savior Raila Odinga. I hope after being sent away from the Kenyan political arena, he won't forget us when Misri’s burning sun becomes unbearable," @akech_andrew stated: "The chair of African Union is yours. We wish you all the best and hope you bring changes in Africa." @Macosta2547 quipped: "Baba akisema right tunaenda right wotee. Akisema Ruto tosha sisi wote tuko uko. Go go baba." @DaveKengabi posted "All the best Baba, Africa should reward you for being an outstanding patriot." 

by  Didacus Malowa