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It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him
In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former President Mwai Kibaki to clinch the presidency with ease.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 9 months ago
It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him
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Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto
Some of his allies concerned he is not weaponising public discontent on high cost of living. There are, however, others who want him to hang his boots, back Kalonzo for 2027.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto
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Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?
President William Ruto is the latest entrant to attempt to change the region's political dynamics. And he seems to be applying the same strategy he used to woo Mount Kenya.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?
Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila
A political and legal showdown is looming in Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party after five members expelled by the party they will not go down without a fight.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila
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Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader
The creation of the office is among the top items that Kenya Kwanza is fronting ahead of the talks. In the formula, Ruto's coalition envisions an opposition funded to conduct oversight.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader
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Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern
Proponents have borrowed leaf from the AU envoy for Infrastructure post that the ODM leader held during the second term of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern
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Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding
Not even the hail of bullets and teargas he claimed was targeted at his car to eliminate him has wounded his spirit. The change of strategy appears to have rejuvenated his support bases.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding
Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders
Key party insiders are devising a strategy to prevent a complete breakdown within the party. The party's recent disciplinary measures indicate that even senior members are not exempt.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago
Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders
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Don't dismiss ODM leader just yet, those close to him advise
At 77 and facing dwindling political fortunes after he lost the August 9 General Election, critics believe the ODM leader is flogging a dead horse with his attempts to reintroduce protests.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago
Don't dismiss ODM leader just yet, those close to him advise
Leaders dismiss contentious bill as calls on Uhuru to reject it get louder
Leaders from various sectors have criticised the draconian bill seeking to gag the media and appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to reject it.
By Robert Amalemba Silah Koskei 9 years ago
Leaders dismiss contentious bill as calls on Uhuru to reject it get louder