Raila Odinga's Nyanza allies face uphill task as rivals up their campaigns

Azimio la Umoja One-Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

A political storm is gathering in Nyanza and Western as Azimio-One Kenya Coalition presidential hopeful Raila Odinga’s allies struggle to convince voters to back their candidature for seats in hotly contested races ahead of the August 9 General Election.

And while they are putting a brave face in the wake of a stiff contest from several candidates keen to upset them in the polls, several careers are hanging by a thread as political temperatures rise.