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How Raila shaped Western Kenya's political landscape for decades

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga addresses a past event. [File, Standard]

Raila Odinga’s political influence in Western Kenya spanned more than two decades, shaping the region’s alliances, leadership, and reform agenda.

At one point, he even claimed lineage from the Wanga Kingdom, famously referring to himself as a grandchild of the famous King Nabongo Mumia—a gesture that deepened his bond with the Luhya community.

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