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In 2027, Raila Odinga and Nyanza will repay Kalonzo Musyoka's debt

Azimio-OKA Presidential candidate Raila Odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka share some light moments at the Wilson airport on arrival from Meru campaigns. [Dennis Kavisu, Standard]

If I wanted more 'Vawulence', I could have said that Kalonzo Musyoka would replace Raila Odinga in Luo Nyanza. But, since I am a peace-loving citizen, I only say that if Kalonzo is willing, obedient and rock solid in his political resolves, he will eat the best of the Luo Nyanza come 2027. Therefore, in 2027, Nyanza will be to Kalonzo, what Central was to William Ruto in 2022.

Why Luo Nyanza? Because the region has the tastiest votes in Kenya. Why 2027 now? Because the road to 2027 started this week, September 13, when President Ruto delivered his first written speech on a tablet whose screen timeout was set after a minute.

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