President Uhuru Kenyatta was the long-awaited man at parliament buildings after the body of the late President Mwai Kibaki arrived for public viewing.
Deputy President William Ruto, Speaker of National Assembly Justin Muturi, his Senate counterpart Kenneth Lusaka and a host of senior government officers had staged a line to receive and welcome the Head of State for the exercise.
The President finally arrived and after he stepped out of his official car, he opted not to shake the leaders' hands but instead gave them a greeting sign to acknowledge them.
However, the president was captured in photos shared by State House Kenya shaking hands with the family of the late Kibaki and also religious leaders present at parliament buildings.
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The move raised concerns with a section of Kenyans claiming that he did not want to shake his deputy's hands.
Wahome Thuku, a political commentator, took to Facebook to react to the development.
He shared the image of the President shaking hands with Education CS George Magoha and said: "Uhuru warmly shaking hands with his education CS George Magoha at State House just 48 hours ago... leo akadecide Kuna Covid".
Janet Ndege on her part said: "He can't shake hands with Ruto because He's not supporting him for the Presidency but he'll be Shocked on 9th August because Ruto will win and take over from him".
Another Facebook user identified as I love Dantery said: "He is leading as an example....Thank you Mr president for observing covid protocols".
Okilajenipher Mercy on her part said: "No need for shaking hands ???? Ruto should apologize to Uhuru first. Handshake baadaye after Raila being declared as the 5th president".
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