Africa-Press – Kenya. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei said the United States will not in any way influence President William Ruto into a handshake deal with Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
On his Twitter on Sunday, Cherargei said there will be no influence for a handshake despite the presence of Senator Chris Coons.
“Despite the presence of Senator Coons – USA shall not in any way influence President William Ruto and Kenya Kwanza administration into a handshake/nusu mkate with Tinga/Azimio-OKA. Period!” he tweeted.
Cheragei further urged the Azimio team to brace themselves for a long journey ahead.
“Azimio-OKA / Tinga walambe glucose safari bado ni mbali.”
On Sunday, Raila had talks with Coons. Raila confirmed his meeting with Coons in a statement on Twitter.
“It was a great pleasure as usual to meet and exchange notes with my friend Senator Chris Coons. An afternoon well spent,” Raila tweeted.
Coons is credited for the Handshake deal between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila in 2018.
Coons visit details and reasons for the visit at such a time when the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio have differences have still not been disclosed yet.
A source told the Star that Coons will be at the State House on Monday morning for talks with President William Ruto.
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