Nairobi, March 2 -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has found himself in a precarious position following the recent camaraderie between President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

The renewed ties between the two political protagonists-which some analysts say signals an impending 'handshake'- follows Mr Odinga's bid for the position of chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).

However, the quest has put Mr Gachagua, the country's second in command, in a political quagmire, owing to his tough stance against any possible working arrangement between the Kenya Kwanza administration and Mr Odinga, leaving him with limited options.

The DP has to either join the President in backing Mr Odinga's continental bid but tell h...