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Could this be the strategic mistake that cost Raila the chance to lead the country?

In a detailed ruling on why President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in the repeat presidential election was upheld, the Supreme Court of Kenya confirmed that Raila Odinga’s withdrawal from the October 26 repeat poll cost him the opportunity to lead the country.

Chief Justice David Maraga, Deputy CJ Justice Philomena Mwilu, justices Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola, Njoki Ndung’u and Jackton Ojwang formed the six –bench panel that gave the ruling.

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