Kenya News Analysis

Did President Uhuru Kenyatta really avoid greeting Deputy President William Samoei Ruto with his hand? And if so, WHY? Despite their known differences, why would he want to do that? To a casual analyst it looked obvious. Indeed sections of the media were saying that it was happening a second time. President Uhuru Kenyatta for the second time refused to shake Deputy President William Ruto’s hand at Kasarani, they reported. And pointed out that the first incident took place at parliament buildings. It was emphasized that the head of state snubbed Ruto but went ahead to issue handshakes to Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka, and late Mwai Kibaki’s family. ODM party boss Raila Odinga who was in attendance at Kasarani stadium is said to have wholeheartedly offered the Deputy President a handshake. Is President Uhuru Kenyatta being petty? They posed. Shockingly things are not what they seem. And this Kumekucha video explains why and how. --- WIB No 77: Deadly Bill Landing In Parliament: R

What exactly is Kalonzo Musyoka up to? Recent moves he has made seem to be targeted well beyond Mombasa local politics and at getting back at Raila Odinga politically. Prepare to be shocked with the truth of what seems to be happening behind the scenes. An important clue is Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir (a gubernatorial candidate himself for the Mombasa seat) recently said; “About a month ago, I travelled with Sonko and he innocently told me that Kalonzo was fronting him in Mombasa. I do wish to ask Kalonzo, instead of bringing issues in Azimio, to come and vie in Mombasa. Do not send people,” he said. Azimio la Umoja One Kenya has agreed to political zoning in Nairobi, but in Mombasa each party has been allowed to front its candidate. However, Sonko’s bid is already facing some hurdles after two Mombasa voters on Monday evening moved to court seeking to stop him from vying. Ndoro Kayuga and George Odhiambo filed the case at the High Court in Mombasa on Monday, under the certificate o