Political leaders led President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga on Thursday staged a rare show of unity at this year’s National Prayer Breakfast.
During the function held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday morning, the leaders hugged, embraced each other, shook hands, and publicly apologized to each other over their differences exhibited during the 2017 acrimonious election campaign period.
President Uhuru led the way by asking Raila and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to forgive him for anything offensive he may have done during last year’s campaign period.
“We have campaigned against one other, we have said nasty things about one another, we hurt one another and on my behalf ndugu I ask for your forgiveness and I tender my apology,” said President Kenyatta.
In return, Odinga condemned the bad blood that has existed for long between Kenyattas and Odingas and also among Kenyans saying; “The division, the hatred and the tension that has existed between our people will end with us! Never again will another Kenyan die because of an election!”
“During our discussions, he accused me of insulting him, I also told him he also insulted me, he called me ‘kimundu muguruki’ (a mad man), I apologise,” Raila said as the room exploded in laughter.
After the two were done, it was time for Deputy President William Ruto to tender his apology to Raila and Musyoka.
“I thought you (President Kenyatta) were to do this on our behalf,” said Ruto. “So as my brother Uhuru Kenyatta has said and maybe I am the one most accused, I want my brother Stephen, on behalf of all our teams and following in the footsteps of our leaders, I want to ask for forgiveness and on my behalf, I tender my apology.”
Wiper leader Kalonzo followed suit saying,: “This resolve to fight corruption is absolutely unique and we stand with you as you make sure that we get rid of this ghost called corruption completely… My brother William, you are hustler number one, I forgive you and may God bless you,” said the Wiper leader.
Today’s gesture comes about two months after the famous March 9th handshake between President Uhuru and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Well done brothers! It…
Well done brothers! It appears this
agendaless bromance is growing in size and so perhaps Maraga should be invited to your morning parties (ya when everyone else is working) because he is still pissed about being called Mkora. Maybe then he can start doing something in the judiciary because he is still sitting on his hands.
Excellence your Excellence…
Excellence your Excellence. You have set a good example for others to follow. I am also contemplating on forgiving my long time rival Dr. Miguna Miguna. Dr. Miguna, you know our difference since our school days at Njiiris High School. If you are willing to put that difference aside please declare your intention at this Mwakilishi Forum. Just reply to this message. I normally accuse of having a big ego, show people you are not like that. Write something apologetic to me and we will have a new beginning
@Dr.Koni Hanene, I remember…
@Dr.Koni Hanene, I remember those days at Njiiris high school. Can’t believe you were there too. Well, let the healing commence. These leaders have what it takes to turn this nation around if they can refrain from innuendos, vendetta and conduct democratic political competition based on ideas, good policy and achievable goals without dividing the country. Just present oneself as a visionary Kenyan ready to serve all Kenya and not some ethnic enclave.We’re a great people who have lost their ways. We can get back on track and make our country and people proud.
“…NA TUKAE NA UDUGU, AMANI…
“…NA TUKAE NA UDUGU, AMANI NA UHURU, RAHA TUPATE NA USTAWI…”
“…NCHI YETU YA KENYA TUNAYOIPENDA, TUWE TAYARI KUILINDA…”
President Donald Trump can…
President Donald Trump can learn from what the Kenyan leaders have done today and “MAKE AMERICA RATIONAL AND SANE AGAIN!” (MARASA -Make America Rational And Sane Again.”
upuzi tuu.,
upuzi tuu.,
Playground nonsense! They…
Playground nonsense! They will be hand shaking, hugging, eating and being merry until 2022 with no work pledged finished! Smokescreen!
I shall believe it when I…
I shall believe it when I see this bromance in 2022.. as of now, these are just optics to hoodwink us. Kenyatta is doing it to get Nobel peace prize like DJT and Kim Jong…….
Miguna need to take this…
Miguna need to take this opportunity and apologize to Raila Odinga, Bob Owino, Dr. Koni Hanene, Police Inspector General Joseph Boinett, Internal Security Cabinet Dr. Matiangi and all those others he has offended by constantly attacking them for no obvious good reason. Miguna is a very divisive Politian and for Sonko to nominate him as his deputy he is digging his own grave. He need to show his leadership skills by championing the president’s call
FG2, you nailed it! Makes me…
FG2, you nailed it! Makes me sick how we fall for the antics. Hand shake this, hug this, forgive bro, blah, blah, blah….like a confessional in a catholic church, but even that is between a person, God and the priest, not for public display! We are so gullible. Uhuru…..I am beginning to suspect he suffers from some mental health challenge….his moods are very suspect, he goes high, low, sideways and every which way the wind flows. His leaders are right up his street. Just look at the way he referred to Ruto, ati “kijana anatangatanga”….. like he said himself, heshima si utumwa. He needs to practice what he preaches. That remark was offensive and underlined the kind of leader he is.