The newly found sense of brotherhood between Deputy President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga dominated Madaraka Day function at Kinoru Stadium in Meru on Friday.
On Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta had mediated reconciliation between the two, a move that saw them hug during National Prayers Day.
At Meru, in a rare show of political maturity, Ruto invited Raila to address participants, a move that thrilled the crowd.
"I want to thank my young brother Ruto for this opportunity, I didn't expect him to honour me in this function," he said amid cheering crowd.
He added: "Thank God that we have reconciled. The sense of brotherhood should supersede over individual interests. He has been my friend for long time."
For months now, politicians allied to Ruto's camp have been accusing Raila of a having ill motives following his decision to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
But with no option, the DP has now joined the famous handshake despite persistent attacks on Raila in recent weeks.