[PHOTOS] Ruto, Raila grace Mashemeji derby at Nyayo Stadium

In Summary

This is the second day in a row that the two political rivals are meeting face to face after the August 9, 2022 polls and the third time they are sharing a podium.
They were together on Saturday during the burial of field marshal Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua county on Saturday.

by MANNY ANYANGO Digital Journalist and Social Media Executive

14 May 2023 - 19:17

President William Ruto with Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga at the Mashemeji derby at Nyayo Stadium on May 14, 2023.
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President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga led Kenyans in watching the Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium.

Supporters also thronged Nyayo Stadium to watch the game between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.

Gor Mahia supporters at at Nyayo Stadium on May 14, 2023.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto with Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga at the Mashemeji derby at Nyayo Stadium on May 14, 2023.
Image: PCS

This is the second day in a row that the two political rivals are meeting face to face after the August 9, 2022 polls and the third time they are sharing a podium.

They were together on Saturday during the burial of field marshal Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua county on Saturday.

President William Ruto with Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga at the Mashemeji derby at Nyayo Stadium on May 14, 2023.
Image: PCS

In what signals a new dawn, they flew straight to Kasarani stadium to witness the Kipkeino Classic on Saturday afternoon.

The Mashemeji Derby is a high-stakes game which presents the victor with bragging rights.

President William Ruto with Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga and other leaders at the Mashemeji derby at Nyayo Stadium on May 14, 2023.
Image: PCS

The first-leg tie played in January at the same venue ended in a barren draw.

Ingwe who have shifted their focus on the Mozzart Bet Cup tournament, have not defeated their opponents in all competitions for the last seven years, a fate that Coach Patrick Aussems is hoping to bring to an end.