Piece by: LINDWE DANFLOW

21 January 2024

• Their last shared appearance was during the inauguration of President Ruto in Kasarani on September 13, 2022.

Several years after the Kenya Kwanza regime took office, President William Ruto and Former President Uhuru Kenyatta were photographed shaking hands at a public gathering on Saturday.

This occurred during the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, which took place on Saturday in Kinshasa.

Tshisekedi was sworn in at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa, having secured more than 70 percent of the total votes cast during the general elections held in December 2023, ensuring his re-election for a second term.

Uhuru attended the event in his capacity as the Facilitator of the EAC-led Nairobi Peace Process. During the inauguration, the Former President sat a few metres away from Ruto.

Their last shared appearance was during the inauguration of President Ruto in Kasarani on September 13, 2022.

Since Uhuru endorsed Azimio Chief Principal Raila Odinga for the presidency, deviating from his earlier promise to support Ruto, the two leaders have not seen eye to eye.

The handshake between Uhuru and Ruto at the inauguration has sparked reactions from Kenyans.

Abuga Makori EGH, MBE @abuga_makori HANDSHAKE. President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta in Kinshasa. A cordial working relationship between Uhuru, who is a peace envoy, and Dr. Ruto is necessary for the transformation of Kenya. Uhuru may have grounded our economy, but Ruto is FIXING it.

Ted Kimani @Teddykimany President William Ruto and 4th President Uhuru Kenyatta in DRC Congo during inauguration of President Tshisekedi . Very cordial current and past but minions of uhuru huku X who have never moved on and usually know nothing... write nonsense all day

Amakanji Thomas @AmakanjiThomas Felix Tshisekedi inauguration brought smiles, good to see Uhuru Kenyatta happy.

NG’ENDO MURUGU @MRSMuruguu· TASTY NEWS! Retired President, Uhuru Kenyatta, the former boss, alitoka kwa kiti chake huko nyuma, akakuja kusalimia President @WilliamsRuto . The son of Ngina looked happy, over the moon and proud to meet his former deputy and current President of the Republic of Kenya!