Why president shouldn't let the 'handshake initiative falter

President Uhuru Kenyatta shakes hands with opposition Chief Raila Odinga on March 9 marking a peace truce between them.

The March 9 ‘handshake’ between President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Premier Raila Odinga was momentous no doubt, but it will mount to nought if it doesn’t deliver any tangible benefits to Kenyans, and soon.

Depending on how well it is managed and received, it could be Kenya’s defining moment – to make or break.