President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto seemed to shelve their said rivalry during the relaunch of Rivatex factory in Uasin Gishu on Friday.

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Despite claims of a widening rift between them and their camps lately, the duo could be seen talking and laughing as thousands of members of the public watched.

The president also appeared relaxed, which was not the case when he fired salvos at members of the Ruto-allied 'Tanga Tanga' group at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday.

The two were accompanied by Ruto's allies who have been seen attacking and questioning the president's latest political moves.

Among them was Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi who was until recently the leading critic, and who, according to initial reports, was to be denied a chance to address the crowd.

However, he was granted the opportunity, thanks to a Thursday meeting where it was agreed that he be allowed to speak 'to prevent trouble'.

When he rose to speak, the second term lawmaker said that Uhuru remains loved and admired in the county, adding that the region will remain on his side until the very end.

“When you are here you are more at home than anyone else. This is your sitting room. We came together after what happened in 2007 when no one believed we could. There is nothing that will separate us again, not until Jesus Christ comes back,” said Sudi as quoted by the Nation.

His comments were echoed by Uasin Governor Jackson Mandago who also thanked Uhuru for his government's development projects in the county.