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.