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DP William Ruto office roots for handshake day

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga hugs as DP William Ruto (right) and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) look on during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Safari Park hotel on May 31, 2018. [File, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto's office is pushing for a national handshake day to encourage reconciliation and healing among Kenyans over historical injustices.

The day they proposed should be used to encourage warring factions to forgive one another for the sake of the country unity and prosperity

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