It has emerged that opposition leader Raila Odinga is closer to President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Jubilee government than what meets the eye.
Developing details indicate that the African Union Infrastructure Chief who has since reconciled with Uhuru has been a major component in the running of government.
In an interview with the Sunday Nation, Raila revealed among others, taking part in the decision making that gave birth to controversial Value Added Tax addition on petrol in August.
He narrated how he consulted with the President before they settled on the 8 percent addition, in a move that saw the National Assembly emerge divided when it was tabled for approval.
This, he said, emanated from the nation's financial constrains and Uhuru's commitment to overcome them, hence his inclusion.
"He had earlier been advised to reduce it to 10 percent but he told me he was keen to reduce it at least by half. And that’s what he did in the end,” he explained.
He also revealed working closely with Uhuru's Cabinet Secretaries and guiding them in their operations, thanks to his long stay in politics and some years in the government.
“I talk to different ministers. I have run a government and so I may know a thing or two that could be beneficial to them.
"Whenever there are security issues that are of concern nationally, they inform me. I also give my advice from time to time,” he revealed.
The union between the two previously hostile rivals seems to be emanating from their March 9 truce where they announced the end of their enmity in pursuit of national cohesion.
They have since promised to work together henceforth for the sake of the nation.