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Raila: A baton handover and not letting it go

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ODM leader Raila Odinga with Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyongo during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of affordable houses at the former Makasembo estate on May 18, 2022. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o is facing a herculean task to fill the shoes of Opposition leader Raila Odinga amid simmering political storms that are threatening the future of the ODM party.

Although Raila has shed off his role to Nyong'o temporarily as he concentrates on continental politics, party insiders believe his unseen hand will continue to influence the activities of the party.

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