Opposition leader Raila Odinga did not boycott President Uhuru Kenyatta's lunch invitation at State House Mombasa after Mashujaa Day celebration.

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For days now, a section of social media users have been claiming that Mr Odinga turned down the offer, adding that he had been initially denied access to Uhuru at State House.

Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale had tagged one of the message, arguing that if at all Mr Odinga was taken cycles, then Uhuru could surprise many in 2022.

"These catalogue of events, on the Mashujaa Day in Mombasa, if indeed it so transpired, is fairly suggestive," tweeted Khalwale.

But Raila's aide Silas Jakakimba has dismissed the reports, insisting that Mr Odinga was not at any time denied audience with the president at State House.

Further, he added, Odinga had lunch after the Mashujaa Day celebration in State House together with President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto.

"The 'Restricted Official Programme' for any State Function is prepared in advance by State House, not Army-complete with Speakers - the President, DP & maybe 1 more, a host Governor. RailaOdinga had lunch with Pres. Kenyatta, DP Ruto & @skmusyoka after the event," he said.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga reconciled last year in March after years of confrontational politics. They have since been working closely.

The two are expected to officially receive Building Bridges Initiative report in the coming weeks, which could pave way for another referendum in Kenya.