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Raila Odinga

ODM leader Raila Odinga making his address at Samburu grounds, Kwale County on March 5, 2021.

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Why Raila’s holding all the cards in 2022 race to State House

By  Justus Ochieng'

What you need to know:

  • Odinga's Handshake pact with President Uhuru Kenyatta has placed him at a position of advantage.
  • Pundits say he is the fulcrum upon which next year’s presidential campaigns will hinge.

As President Uhuru Kenyatta’s second term enters the final leg, one man appears to hold all the aces in the hotly contested succession race.

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga is easily one of the most popular aspirants with a rare gift of the gab.

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