Wycliffe Oparanya reveals missing link in Raila Odinga's last three bids for top seat

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In his three recent attempts to win the presidency, ODM leader Raila Odinga has had all but one missing piece of the puzzle needed to secure him victory, deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya has said. Oparanya said Raila lacked support of the “government and State m...
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