Raila allies take on Ruto backers over AU posting

Raila Odinga at a past function. Jubilee leaders say the NASA chief should quit local politics. [File, Standard]

The allies of Opposition chief Raila Odinga have turned their ire on the lieutenants of his political nemesis, Deputy President William Ruto, for asking him to quit local politics.

Mr Ruto's allies had on Sunday said Raila should not mix his new job with domestic issues, adding that Ruto’s route to power was now clear with Raila’s "exit".