Opposition leader Raila Odinga has set the internet ablaze after he revealed that he demanded Deputy President William Ruto be left out of his talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta that culminated into the famous March 9 'handshake'.
Speaking in Kitui county on Tuesday, Raila said he thought it was not wise to include the DP in the talks to reconcile the country since he had his eyes fixed on the next general election.
"I said I didn't want to talk to those people who want to talk about 2022. He (Uhuru) said he would not come with Ruto, but also asked that I don't come with Kalonzo. We agreed that the initial talks were to be talks about talks," the former Prime Minister was quoted by Standard.
His confession elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans, some supporting him and others accusing him of 'talking too much' about the handshake.
Here is a sample of reactions as posted on various social media platforms:
Peter Irungu Kihungi said: "Some details are not for the public, you're just exposing the President and antagonising Ruto supporters."
Ibro Samow stated: "If you don't want Ruto what kind of peace do you want? You have to talk to everybody including Ruto."
"Raila should stop talking too much about handshake but instead concentrate on helping to achieve what the handshake was to do," remarked Vincent Jobando.
Grace Kamau stated: "Raila is always commanding...he commands the president and you Uhuru the president ukaitikia? Mbona and you know all?"
"More revelations to come, especially after sampling some alcohol somewhere," retorted Eddu Kipps.
Tecla Mungania posted: "You have started now? We thought your conversation was confidential. We are waiting for more info..."
"Raila u just said nonsense, it doesn't add anything, continue vomiting words," said Rodgers Kigen.
Muigs Safaris posed: "Hon. Ruto should be included. Why shouldn't he be there?
Vybez De'la Vinci noted: "Yes because Raila is after distraction not unity."
"Does not matter who did what but the unity and peace of our country matters most," Hewan Agencies said.
And Nderitu Nderitu added: "That's normal when dealing with with sensitive issues the fewer the better."