Will Raila’s forays in Western Kenya help him to regain his dwindling popularity?

As an observer, I followed closely how things unfolded during the week-long visit by ODM leader Raila Odinga to Western Kenya.  Unlike in the past, the turnout was poor and the reception was not as warm as it used to be previously when he embarked on a similar vote-hunting mission.

In Sabatia and Budalangi constituencies, the home turfs of ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and MP Ababu Namwamba , Raila would encounter hostilities from a section of crowds. At one point, scuffles and insults ensued when his supporters and those of his rivals clashed.