Raila gains power in Parliament as Gachagua's allies lose key positions

Alego Usonga MP Sam Atandi is expected to take over the chairmanship of the Budget Committee. [File, Standard]

ODM leader Raila Odinga has continued to gain a foothold in Parliament, thanks to his working relationship with President William Ruto.

Ahead of the announcement of what is expected to be a major political deal between the former premier and the President, Raila has continued to leverage on his pact with Ruto to gain control of the House at the expense of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.