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Azimio leader Raila Odinga. [File, Standard]

The leaked news that President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga had held a private meeting with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in Mombasa last week, was generally received with relief as much as jubilation.

The country was fed up with intransigence from the government side and chaotic demonstrations from opposition quarters. Yet, rather than getting carried away with the announcement, most would reason that we are witnessing a ceasefire rather than imminent resolution of contested issues.

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