Raila’s absence at Wetang’ula rally raises queries over CORD unity

Ford-Kenya leader and CORD co-principal Moses Wetang‘ula addresses his supporters during the launch of his presidential bid at Muliro Gardens in Kakamega, yesterday. [PHOTO: DENNIS KAVISU/STANDARD]

The unity that has prevailed in CORD was rocked by the ugly violence that disrupted Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula’s grand launch of his presidential bid in Kakamega, as the absence of co-principal Raila Odinga raised weighty questions.

Leaders in the coalition and political pundits feared for tough times ahead as they drew parallels with similar chaos that have rocked the Opposition in the past.