Deputy President William Ruto was the notable name that missed out of President Uhuru Kenyatta's launch of development projects on Wednesday, October 16.
Kenyatta launched phase 2A of the Standard Gauge Railway in Ongata Rongai and the Nairobi Expressway from JKIA to Westlands along Mombasa Road in Syokimau.
The head of state was accompanied by Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, his Kajiado counterpart, Joseph Ole Lenku and Transport CS James Macharia.
However, the DP missed out as he stayed at his Karen office in Nairobi, where he hosted the Israeli Ambassador to Kenya, Joseph Oded.
"Discussed matters of mutual interest between Kenya and Israel with Israel Ambassador to Kenya. We are up-scaling our cooperation to enhance commerce, infrastructure development, education, and food security by adopting modern farming practices," Ruto tweeted on Wednesday, October 16.
Ruto also sought the support of Israel in Kenya's bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.
During the launch of the SGR in Ongata Rongai, Nairobi, Kenyatta veiled a thin attack at Ruto and anti-handshake proponents, who he alleged had misinterpreted the Building Bridges Initiative.
"We always face problems as a country and that should not deter us. Kenyans should not allow politicians to dupe them. We must brace ourselves for a tough time and soldier forward.
"I know and believe that we have the ingredients to make a better country. We must join hands together and not compete against each other," Kenyatta rallied for unity.
He went on to warn Kenyans against politicians who had ulterior motives hidden within their generous acts.
"I watch vividly as politicians compete for political space. I warn you Kajiado residents not to be trapped in such agendas. For me, I have united Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and am calling onto others to join the bandwagon.
"No one can lead this country alone. Even if they attack BBI, they should know that the project is not all about elections. It's not about creating a post for me. I will retire after my term is over. It's about the future of Kenyans," Kenyatta reiterated his stance on the initiative.
