×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Raila Odinga's reform legacy at stake as ODM members join Ruto Cabinet

When Raila Odinga visited Toy Market that was razed down on August 05, 2024. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

ODM leader Raila Odinga has received a lot of backlash from young Kenyans and fellow opposition leaders after he struck a deal with President William Ruto to form the so-called broad-based government, which his Azimio coalition partners refused to join.

On Saturday, the veteran opposition leader released a statement calling for the immediate release of all protesters arrested during Nane Nane and previous demos organized by Gen Z. But can he recover the goodwill he once enjoyed among many Kenyans?

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in