Analysis: Raila Odinga may have lost the poll but Kenyans still need him more or else...

Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga addresses supporters outside Milimani court buildings on August 22, 2022, after he filed a petition challenging the win of Kenya Kwanza Presidential candidate William Ruto as the President-elect. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

The dust is settling after the most competitive presidential election in the history of Kenya.

Supporters of President William Ruto know he won by a whisker, and those of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga believe that this was his best performance ever, even if it fell short.