Raila’s meeting widens rift among western leaders

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (centre) addresses the Press on Tuesday at Jaramogi Odinga Foundation after a consultative meeting with Western leaders. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Details of Tuesday’s meeting between Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga and a group of MPs from Western region have emerged.

The meeting that took place in Nairobi and was led by Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has further driven a wedge between leaders from the region, a contrast of its anticipated outcome.