Museveni snubs handshakes with Kindiki, Mudavadi, Sakaja during Nairobi State House visit

After exchanging a warm handshake with President William Ruto, President Museveni acknowledged Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja with a wave and verbal greeting but refrained from any physical contact. (Photo: State House, Facebook)

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has sparked online debate after he refrained from shaking hands with senior Kenyan leaders during his formal reception at State House, Nairobi, by President William Ruto.

The visiting head of state was received with full honours by President Ruto and introduced to a high-level delegation that included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.