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NASA leader Raila Odinga’s South Rift campaign left in limbo

Raila Odinga (right) and and co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka at Okoa Kenya offices appealing to well wishers to contribute towards campaign for October 17 fresh presidential elections. Oct 8, 2017. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The surprise pulling out of former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto from NASA to Jubilee left the NASA flag bearer, Raila Odinga, without a significant point man in the South Rift region.

"When I looked over my shoulder (after the August 8 General Election) I found myself alone and that is why I decided I cannot lead only a few people to Canaan. I am now back home (Jubilee)."

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