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Observer report shows how hustler narrative sank Raila

Azimio la Umoja leaders Raila Odinga (left) and Martha Karua during a past event in Donholm, Nairobi. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

The introduction of class "us versus them" politics in the aftermath of 2018 political handshake between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga has been cited as a defining factor of this year's General Election.

In its final report on the election, Elections Observation Group (Elog) says the handshake generated far-reaching political narratives and realignments, which significantly shaped the election.

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