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Raila Odinga's headache as Mombasa governor primary postponed

Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir (left) and banker Suleiman Shahbal (right), who are both members of the ODM party, are eyeing Raila Odinga’s nod. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

The race to succeed Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has put ODM leader Raila Odinga in a dilemma where he must choose between a loyalist and a deep-pocketed banker.

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