Even though he has persistently dismissed claims that he now serves government, ODM leader Raila Odinga has since bolstered President Uhuru Kenyatta's international reputation.
Just months after divisive polls, the decision by two to work together may have after all rebuild Uhuru's image, the first president in Africa to have his election victory nulified.
And now keen to leave good legacy and a united nation, Odinga seems to have gained trust at the international scene following latest development at South Sudan.
"I have had a fruitful discussion with Hon.Raila Odinga and we have agreed to push for peace in our country," said rebel leader Riek Machar.
On his part, Odinga said: "I held a meting with Dr. Machar in South Africa, this is part of our efforts to reconcile the warring parties."
With IGAD almost quitting the negotiations and subsequent recommendation to have nairobi take over talks, Raila seems to have conquered the show.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was ideally the person to take over the talks, delegated to Raila, who is believed to have been appointed Kenya's Special envoy.
With Machar now ready to fly back home to peace talks, Kenya's role in peace keeping could sparkle across the world.
In May, Odinga is believed to have organised to have President Uhuru address Chatham House in London, one of the rare opportunity meant for good governance advocates.