Kibaki, Raila deal that ended 2008 post-election standoff

On February 28, 2008, war-weary Kenyans trained their eyes on the steps of Harambee House, holding their breath, their destiny resting on the hands of two men.

The two men, who had been hip in 2002 but fought fierce political battle in 2007 on opposing sides, were caged in the Office of the President – under  the stewardship of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan – to  end a political turmoil that was ravaging the nation.