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Who gains from the Raila-Ruto deal? Experts differ on value of pact

By Biketi Kikechi | Mar. 2, 2025

**President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at State House in Mombasa county.** [PCS]

How will the much-anticipated political deal between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga impact the political fortunes of the latter, a veteran politician who has dictated the country's political psyche for three decades?

In the run-up to the 2022 presidential elections, constitutional law scholar Yash Pal Ghai penned an article titled Uhuru-Raila deal a product of fantasy? A similar question is now being posed regarding the emerging bromance between President William Ruto and Raila ahead of the 2027 polls.

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