Opposition’s bid to court key western powers won’t help

The dust has all but settled after the repeat presidential poll held on October 26 that was ordered by the Supreme Court. The court will in a week give a verdict on the legality and validity of the election.

But even before that happens, NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga is seeking support from the West in his calls for fresh elections. His visit of the US this week is meant to woo the world’s greatest nation to his side.