President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Friday, March 18, hosted for a dinner party by former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka at his residence.
In the meeting that was also attended by Kenya African National Union (KANU) Chairman and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, it is reported that Uhuru's visit was an appreciation of Kalonzo's decision to shelve his Presidential ambition and support ODM leader Raila Odinga.
It is also believed that Uhuru, during the meeting that lasted for five hours, was meant to clear the air and end any misunderstanding within the grand coalition following Kalonzo's confusing utterances after signing a pact with Azimio.
In an interview leading to the meeting, the Wiper Party leader affirmed that his agreement with Raila was solid adding that he was ready to serve as the ODM leader's running mate in the August polls.
"Have you ever heard of unconditional love? That is what God gave us. I announced to the whole world from Jacaranda, Raila Odinga tosha mara ya tatu (Raila Odinga is enough for the third time).
"If however, my brother (Raila), in consultation with other friends, decides that I would deputise him, I would gladly do so because we have a lot of unfinished business," he stated.
His affirmations come on the backdrop of demands by his allies who have maintained that they would not settle for anything short of a running mate position.
Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo noted that Kalonzo had made the decision despite a 2017 agreement between the duo that Raila would support his 2022 Presidential bid.
"We, the Wiper Party members, have fought so that Kalonzo becomes a Presidential contender because when did the 2017 campaigns, we had agreed with Raila Odinga that Kalonzo will be the Presidential contender.
"Since Kalonzo loves Kenya, he agreed that Raila should be the Presidential contender. Since the negotiations are still ongoing, we want (Kalonzo) to be given the chance to deputise Raila Amolo Odinga," stated Senator Kilonzo Jnr.
His sentiments were corroborated by Makueni member of parliament Dan Maanzo.
"In the Azimio movement, we recognise Raila Odinga as the President and should recognise Kalonzo as his deputy. Let's talk about the rest later," he stated.
Kalonzo had, earlier, made statements suggesting that he did not understand the details of the agreement he entered into with the Azimio, raising concerns of a likely fallout ahead of the polls.
