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No walk in park as Ruto attempts to takeover Raila bases

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President William Ruto with his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga when they arrived at Magunga grounds for home coming ceremony of CS Treasury John Mbadi in Suba South constituency on Aug 29, 2024. [James Omoro, Standard]

Giving Cabinet slots to the opposition was a gamble and President William Ruto knew as much when he took it. But under immense pressure from unrelenting youthful protesters, the President's options were few.

Doubtless, Dr Ruto's high-risk move promises high returns. Having former Prime Minister Raila Odinga comes with the promise of securing the opposition veteran's vote-rich political bases of the former Nyanza, Western and Coast provinces.

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