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Former PM Raila Odinga (C) with Mandera Governor Ali Roba (L) and Siaya senator James Orengo at his Karen home in Nairobi. [David Ohito/Standard]
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has stepped up a charm offensive, hosting politicians from across the political divide. They have included those who are fleeing Deputy President William Ruto’s camp, with the ODM leader’s allies saying he is cobbling a new alliance to shore up his quest to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Raila has in the last couple of months been holding a series of a high-profile meetings that have resulted in politicians who were hitherto his sworn critics switching alliances.
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