Despite indications that President Uhuru Kenyatta may have changed his attitude towards his deputy William Ruto, the two were seen 'closer' than ever on Friday at the latter's official residence in Karen.
A day before, Uhuru scolded politicians allied to Ruto's 'Tanga Tanga' team, adding that his 2022 choice for State House 'will shock many'.
“Some think I have kept quiet because I am not capable of talking politics. I am still a politician. They will be shocked when that time comes, but for now I want to concentrate on delivering my pledges to Kenyans.”
He added: "When the right time comes, I will tell people that leaders who spent most of their time dwelling on baseless talk should go home. They don’t deserve any leadership position."https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001301205/uhuru-my-pick-for-2022-will-shock-you.
But moments after a memorial service for Jane Kiano in St Francis ACK in Karen, Uhuru along with Raila Odinga walked to Ruto's residence for lunch.
Mr Kenyatta would be seen smiling and freely interacting with Ruto and would later sit in a lawn outside the mansion where they discussed a number of issues.
At times, they were pictured laughing often as Ruto took him around the compound, which he uses as offices at times.
Throughout this moment, Raila and Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen, who were also present, could not be seen anywhere near the two.
Early this year, when Uhuru named his cabinet, pundits argued that his relationship with Ruto had deteriorated thus the decision to omit the latter unlike when they named cabinet in 2013.