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Is this another of Raila's calculated comebacks?

Azimio leaders Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugine Wamalwa arrive at Kamukunji grounds for a rally on January 23, 2023. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga's high-profile return to the country on Monday was well calculated to give him as much political mileage as possible in his fight against the Kenya Kwanza government.

It was reminiscent of 2014 when he returned after a long stay in the US to be welcomed by large crowds in Nairobi's Eastlands area and along Jogoo road before holding a massive rally at Uhuru Park.

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