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Raila's new dilemma as Ruto storms ODM zones after deal

Opposition leader Raila Odinga greets supporters at Mombasa's County Assembly yesterday. He was accompanied by area governor Hassan Joho and Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir, among other leaders. [Maarufu Mohamed,Standard]

ODM leader Raila Odinga is in a fresh dilemma as Deputy President William Ruto exploits the former's handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta to win support in Opposition zones.

Some ODM legislators have cited the unity pact between Raila and Uhuru to court new political alliances that could undermine the party's influence in the lead up to the next General Election.

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