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Raila proves yet again why he is ultimate broker of political power

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga at Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's Kisozi country home, February 2024. [PSCU]

Azimio leader Raila Odinga Wednesday lived up to his name of enigma after he managed to squeeze four Cabinet slots from President William Ruto, a man who defeated him two years ago.

Raila firmly placed his foot in the Kenya Kwanza administration, sealing his fourth back-to-back entry into government after losing in presidential elections in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017, and 2024.

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