Which way Western as Raila, Ruto battle for region votes intensifies?

ODM leader Raila Odinga during the Azimio La Umoja rally Kakamega chapter at Bukhungu Stadium on December 31, 2021. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto have used the delay of the One Kenya Alliance in announcing their presidential candidate to gain ground in Western Kenya.

And that has effectively hit Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi’s support base, making his task of delivering a united vote from the region difficult.