Speculation as Raila invited to Ruto's home

What really transpired when Deputy President William Ruto hosted President Uhuru Kenyatta, Opposition leader Raila Odinga, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen and businessman Jimi Wanjigi at his home for lunch?

Many people are wondering who invited who and whether it was pre-planned since it happened against the backdrop of pronouncement by the Head of State that his pick for 2022 will shock the nation.

Some MPs were yesterday overheard saying the lunch at Ruto’s Karen home lunch could have been a political strategy to deflate perception about 2022 succession politics.

Other pundits have also questioned the narrative around the lunch, saying it was not planned but an instant decision after the leaders attended funeral service of late Maendeleo ya Wanawake chair Jane Miano.

The Grapevine has since learnt the President invited both Raila and Jimmi to the lunch.