Questions emerge over Raila's 2027 election plans

ODM leader Raila Odinga during an interview at his Karen residence in Nairobi. [File, Standard]

A union between ODM leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, the specter of former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s influence and recent political intrigues have fueled doubts on whether Raila will be on the ballot come the 2027 general elections.

Raila, who just early last year was President Ruto’s political nemesis, has turned into a fierce defender of the Kenya Kwanza administration, urging the public and the opposition to allow Ruto serve out his full term to ensure service delivery.