Ida Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, hailed former President Uhuru Kenyatta as a true friend to her husband. Speaking at a state funeral, she reflected on the unique bond that emerged between the two political figures, culminating in the 2018 Handshake.

• The 2018 Handshake between Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta marked a significant shift in Kenyan politics after decades of rivalry.
• The alliance led to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), a constitutional reform effort aimed at national cohesion, which was ultimately quashed by the courts in 2021 and 2022.
• Uhuru Kenyatta endorsed Raila Odinga as his preferred successor in the run-up to the 2022 General Election, campaigning vigorously for him despite their eventual loss.