Country facing crisis as NASA leader Raila Odinga quits presidential poll

NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga before addressing the press on 10/10/17 where he stated that he won't participate in the repeat poll. Beverlyne Musili

The country was facing a major political and constitutional crisis last evening following Raila Odinga’s withdrawal from the race as opinion was divided evenly on the impact of his move.

Interviews with politicians, lawyers and analysts yesterday gave varied views that pointed to at least six options going forward even as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission last evening went into a crisis meeting with its legal team.