In pushing for the changes, Mr Kenyatta and Mr Odinga sought to address the winner-take-all scenario blamed for the vicious cycle of post-election violence. The team, co-chaired by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, has two weeks to get the report tabled in both the National Assembly and the Senate. The famous handshake also created new power brokers, sidelining former close allies of Mr Kenyatta. But the deal was a victory for Mr Kenyatta, who was able to govern without the political turmoil that could have wrecked the economy. But he argued that the final document of the process would be decided by President Ruto and Mr Odinga.

Source: Daily Nation November 09, 2023 13:07 UTC