Raila Odinga: Master of coalition governments, could be Kenya's de facto leader

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, President William Ruto, Azimio leader Raila Odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka share a light moment during a previous meeting. [File, Standard]

We must disabuse our political elite of the misplaced notion that Kenyans are stupid. Gullible, yes, for that has been our failing since independence.

Raila's denial of a clandestine arrangement between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Ruto's Kenya Kwanza to form a coalition government stunned many, especially after ODM top honchos Wycliffe Oparanya, John Mbadi, Ali Hassan Joho and Opiyo Wandayi were nominated to join Dr Ruto's cabinet, and got his blessings.