Tanzania, Feb. 27 -- Dar es Salaam. A handshake between Kenyan President William Ruto and the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, might spell bad news for Tanzania, which was eagerly waiting to secure a massive trade deal with Uganda.

While some might look at it as a mere gesture, the handshake signifies more than just a formality.

Here is why:

Tanzania and Uganda are on the verge of signing a lucrative oil import trade deal that would see Uganda import its fuel through the Port of Tanga instead of Kenya's Port of Mombasa or even the Port of Dar es Salaam.

However, a recent visit by Ruto to Museveni's farm in Uganda could return Kenya to Uganda's good side.

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