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State grants Raila Odinga key role at county forum

ODM leader Raila Odinga and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna shortly after an ODM parliamentary group meeting at Orange house. [Photo by Beverlyne Musili/Standard]

The State has designated Raila Odinga as a key speaker in the upcoming devolution conference, signalling his involvement in Government functions following his unity pact with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Raila, an ardent supporter of devolution, has addressed past forums in his capacity as Opposition leader, but it is the first time that the Government is publicising his invitation and even organising a high-level meeting to brief him on the conference preparations.

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