In the Iron Lady of Kenyan politics, a statement of belief
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Shuttle diplomacy for Raila Odinga’s African Union chairmanship bid starts: The process will involve the presidency, the candidate and his team.
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Making of an all-powerful presidency: Ruto consolidates, expands power as political landscape shifts
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Hold your horses, ODM now says on Odinga's succession: The decision by the ODM leader Raila Odinga to offer himself to be the African Union Commission’s ...
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Kalonzo accuses Kenya Kwanza of plotting to frustrate NADCO report implementation
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Angola signals support for Raila Odinga’s AU Commission bid: Angola's ambassador to Kenya says his country would "stand in solidarity" with Kenya to ensure Mr ...
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Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila: Kalonzo has organised several rallies across the country to shore up support ...
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This is the right time for Kenya to fix its broken electoral system: We need to take our country more seriously for the sake of future generations if we don’t ...
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Rigathi Gachagua rebrands: DP cuts new image as he tones down attacks : DP Gachagua has been holding regular meetings with MPs from his political backyard.
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Nadco report: The Raila Odinga, President William Ruto big divide: Raila’s camp has accused Kenya Kwanza of secret plot to sabotage Nadco report.
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'Tawe' movement jolts Western as 2027 poll clouds begin to gather: Governor Natembeya's Tawe movement could signal an early trumpet call ahead of ...
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Forgive us: DP Gachagua now apologises to Mama Ngina Kenyatta: DP apologised for what he termed “political madness.”
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It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him: In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former ...
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Quick Glance: Raila the Kingmaker Set to Shine
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- A key advocate of negotiated democracy, Raila has successfully fought for the careers of his allies.
- His supporters believe that boardroom negotiations have aligned for him to take on the leadership position at the AUC.
- Through negotiated democracy, Raila has exerted political influence and sealed successful deals supporting his allies.
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Joho: I'm most devoted, deserve to succeed Raila: Hassan Joho now says he deserves to take over the party due to his devotion.
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Kalonzo bets on luck, hard-hitting politics, mobilization: Kalonzo is trying to come out as a strong and decisive leader who can campaign at the levels of Raila ...
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Change of tack: Raila goes slow on Ruto attacks as he eyes AU job: ODM leader seems to have toned down his anti-government stance.
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Mudavadi warns politicians to tread carefully on Raila's candidacy to AU: Musalia Mudavadi took issue with how local politics was shaping in line with ...
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Suba South MP Caroli Omondi hints at forming new political party: ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed nominated MP John Mbadi to wrestle the seat from Omondi ...
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Murmurs in Mt Kenya: Win for Karua-Kioni wing, threat for Gachagua: Karua and Kioni out to capitalise on the growing disenchantment in Mt Kenya region.
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President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU job: Endorsement comes a few days after Azimio leader met with the Rwandan president in Kigali.
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Wanjigi courts Oparanya for 2027 running mate: Safina Party Leader Jimmy Wanjigi has expressed interest in contesting for the presidency in 2027 alongside ODM ...
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Proposal on gender rule could hurt Raila Odinga's quest for AU Commission job
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Musalia Mudavadi: Why President Ruto’s administration settled on Raila Odinga for top AU position
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