Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has excited the online community after posting pictures of himself President Uhuru Kenyatta in Paris.

The two are attending the Annual Peace Forum, an event that is part of commemoration of the end of the first World War.

Mombasa county government showcased its Kumekucha initiative, a programme aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism in the coastal city.

"Today, Mombasa showcased her efforts at preventing and countering violent extremism at the Annual Peace Forum in Paris. I thank H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta for acknowledging and endorsing our effort," wrote Mr Joho.

He added: "This event is held in Paris France as part of the Paris Peace Forum. It commemorates the end of the first world war in which Kenya, then part of the East African British Protectorate, was an active participant."

Netizens shared their opinion on what they thought about the two of them together, with some even asking for them to seal their new found friendship with a handshake.

Governor Joho had during the 2017 presidential campaign used choice words against President Kenyatta.

He was also barred from attending two presidential functions in his county.