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Whether he runs or not, Raila will be a major player in 2027

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi chats with Azimio leader Raila Odinga during the Africa Climate Summit at KICC in Nairobi Kenya. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

In his political pilgrimage wee hours, Raila Odinga might still determine President William Ruto's main competitor in 2027 election. The way things are, unless there is a significant shift in politics before then, Dr Ruto will be on the ballot to seek his second term.

But isn't it too early to start making predictions? No because the 2027 election campaigns begun immediately Dr Ruto was inaugurated as Kenya's fifth president on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The next general elections will be held on Tuesday 10, 2027.

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