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Ruto, Raila truce lauded but many want hardliners kept off dialogue

President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Kenyans have hailed the truce between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, saying the move has calmed down political tension.

The business community and political leaders said the new development would pave the way for fruitful negotiations, but ruled out any arrangements for a handshake.

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