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Raila's big plans for Western Kenya amid political war with Mudavadi

ODM leader Raila Odinga, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and Shinyalu MP Justus Kizito, at the governor's home in Butere, during a meeting with MCAs in the party on September 6, 2020. 

Photo credit: Isaac Wale | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • With the Nasa coalition technically ‘dead’ after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Chama cha Mashinani's Isaac Ruto signed a pact with Jubilee, a ferocious battle has emerged for the control of the vote-rich region. 
  • The ODM chief said they will hold grassroots meetings in Kakamega to strengthen their party and ensure the county remains an ODM zone.
  • The meeting came after Mr Oparanya announced that counties will be shut down in the next two weeks should the Senate fail to solve the stalemate surrounding the third generation formula on revenue allocation.

ODM leader Raila Odinga has launched his tour of Western Kenya to fortify his foothold, escalating his political war with ANC chief Musalia Mudavadi as the scramble for the region intensifies.

With the Nasa coalition technically ‘dead’ after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Chama cha Mashinani's Isaac Ruto signed a pact with Jubilee, a ferocious battle has emerged for the control of the vote-rich region.