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Race for Raila Odinga's deputy intensifies in Mt Kenya

ODM Leader Raila Odinga during his celebration by Hekima Kaka at Vila Rosa Kempinsky in Nairobi on Friday night October 16, 2021. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s forays in Mt Kenya have triggered jostling by local politicians for the running mate slot.

Governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia), Lee Kinyanjui (Nakuru) and former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth have maintained their presence around Raila, raising speculation about their game plan in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s succession race.

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