Two handshakes that make Uhuru a good president

President Uhuru Kenyatta with Chief of the Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi, Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa and other officials during the inauguration of the National Defence University -Kenya in Lanet Nakuru on August 3, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

President Uhuru Kenyatta may not be bowing out as the most popular person, but we must agree that he has done his bit. As he packs out we can decide to focus on his failures or wins. I choose the latter.

Of all the things Kenyatta has done, I give it to him for his two handshakes; first with his deputy William Ruto and later with fierce political competitor Raila Odinga. I regard one's ability to reach out to perceived enemies as one of the greatest marks of leadership.