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Opinion: Uhuru and Raila handshake a superficial act

Its true intention has been left open to wild speculation, its expected outcome is constantly debated, and the two participants, Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta find themselves permanently defending it.

It is becoming increasingly apparent that the premise upon which the March 9 ‘handshake’ unity deal happened is as wobbly as legs of a newborn calf. This ‘unity pact’ is struggling to walk and find rational ground.

Its true intention has been left open to wild speculation, its expected outcome is constantly debated, and the two participants, Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta find themselves permanently defending it.  

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