Raila says handshake is about uniting the country

Opposition leader Raila Odinga, accompanied by Governors, Josphat Nanok (Turkana-left), Alex Tolgos (Elgeyo Marakwet) and his Uasin Gishu counterpart Jackson Mandago (right) during Tobong'u Lore Cultural Festival event at Ekalees in Turkana Central. [Peter Ochieng/Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has said the handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta should not be portrayed as a scheme to help him clinch power in 2022.

Raila said he agreed to work with Uhuru to address fundamental issues affecting the country.