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Ruto-Raila alliance: Will it lead to political survival or ruin?

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President William Ruto and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga flanked by several leaders after the signing of IEBC bill that was developed from NADCO report into law. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Power. President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga hold it in plenty. They control their allies and significant sections of the masses.

At any other time in history, the pair's new-found partnership would have helped them consolidate unparalleled power. It still could, especially in parliament, where it has seemed to matter the most for the Head of State.

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