On Wednesday, August 22, marked four decades since Kenya's first President Jomo Kenyatta died and the sixth anniversary that his son President Uhuru Kenyatta led the nation in remembering him.
However, this was a ceremony that was unlike the other five Uhuru had presided over since he became president five years ago.
First, the ceremony came at a time when the nation is experiencing a period of political serenity following the now famous Uhuru-Raila handshake. This definitely featured a lot when both Uhuru and Raila rose to address the congregation at the Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi.
Though Raila has attended similar ceremonies during Uhuru's presidency and even given a chance to speak, his address today was carefully being followed and his words being weighed a lot. So, was the President's address.
It was interesting to note that when Uhuru was introduced by his deputy according to protocol, he had no usual 'thank you William' in reference to DP Ruto. Reading a lot into it?
Well, it depends on individual perceptions. But even when Uhuru started to make his address he kept on referring to Raila's speech and the handshake. He also kept on referring to Raila as 'my brother' while reminding the congregation 'how deep' the handshake was and why it should not be politicised.
The person that Uhuru has a political pact with is none other than Ruto. It, therefore, goes without saying that Ruto must not have been very impressed with that line.
Also, Uhuru never made any reference to Ruto's speech anywhere instead making it clear that it was him and Raila that will leave this country at a better position than 'it has never been seen before'.
Where is Ruto in all this and does it mean he never said anything worth making reference to? But as stated earlier, this was just an observation!
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