Chirau Ali Mwakwere meets Raila as he eyes Kwale governorship on ODM ticket

Chirau Ali Mwakwere during a past function. He has announced his intention to vie for Kwale gubernatorial seat in next year's polls. [Photo: File]

Outspoken Coast politician and diplomat Chirau Ali Mwakwere yesterday met Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, signalling intentions to defect to the opposition party.

Chirau met Raila, ODM deputy party leader Hassan Ali Joho and other leaders from the Coast at a Nairobi hotel yesterday.