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Raila Odinga gets Meru leaders' backing for 2022

ODM leader Raila Odinga at the burial of former Director National Aids Control Council Patrick Orege in Masita village Bondo, Siaya County on August 21, 2021. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday made a major political breakthrough in his uphill quest to win over vote-rich Mt Kenya region after Meru leaders endorsed his bid.

Riding on his rapprochement with President Uhuru Kenyatta, the former premier’s sustained political forays in the region appear to have gained traction ahead of 2022.

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