One year later, from foes to friends: Uhuru and Raila surprise

Namibian President Hage Geingob (center) holds President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga's hands during Mashujaa celebrations in Kakamega. [DenishOchieng/Standard]

On October 26 last year, the political air was foul and just like past electioneering periods, palpable fear was evident on every Kenyan’s face.

Kenyans were going to a repeat election after a tumultuous one that had shaken the country to the core after it was nullified.