President Kenyatta to Hand Raila with a Plum State Job, ODM Senator Says

Opposition leader Raila Odinga could be handed a top State job following the handshake with President Kenyatta, an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) senator says.

Speaking during an interview Mayienga FM on Thursday, Kisumu senator Fred Outa hinted at plans by President Uhuru to reward Odinga with a plum State position.

Outa argued that it would be difficult for the former Prime Minister to traverse the country preaching reconciliation without holding a specific government office.

 “I support the handshake and I can assure you that something is cooking,” Outa said.

“The handshake will ensure the ugly incidents where our youths were killed after elections are stopped,” he added.

The senator noted that the effects of the handshake are already being felt in areas like Kisumu, saying that businesses are now booming after being hit by events of last year's acrimonious elections.

He called on Opposition supporters to rally behind Raila as he  embarks on a plan to unite the country in collaboration with President Kenyatta.

The two have already named a 14-member team to steer the unity initiative. The team is under the leadership of lawyer Paul Mwangi and Ambassador Martin Kimani.