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Why Raila Odinga cannot be dethroned as Nyanza kingpin

The reason why politics of Luo Nyanza revolve around the Odingas, is because of Railas steadfastness and consistency in his idea of a liberated Kenya and equal opportunity for all. Recorded history shows circumstances that united not only the Luos, but the whole region. Raila trumps in uniting Kenyans.

1969 Kisumu massacre is the backbone...Luo's paid for that unity with their blood, after the founding father of Kenya Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga differed and police opened fire on the people of Kisumu.

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