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After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

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ODM leader Raila Odinga and Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua at past rally. [File, Standard]

This week, it was refreshing to see Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua deliver her 'State of the Nation' address, fiercely taking the government to task on human rights, graft and devolution.

Accompanied by former Trade minister Mukhisa Kituyi, Ms Karua's statements were met with huge public approval, online and on the streets. For once, Kenyans thought the 'opposition is back'.

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