Political realignments and what they portend for key leaders

The rapprochement between them has eased political tensions considerably.

For Ruto, it allows him breathing space to push his economic stabilisation agenda without the disruptive maandamano protests. A Raila endorsement also firms up the President's tenuous hold on the populous Western and Nyanza front and assures him an unassailable lead in the 2027 elections.

Raila benefits from the...