New faces are quietly emerging in opposition chief Raila Odinga’s circle prompting the five-time presidential contender to make yet another stab at the top seat.
The new force – a cocktail of old guard and new faces – is projecting the ODM boss as the only credible opposition voice capable of unseating President William Ruto, who is expected to defend his seat in 2027.
Members of this fast-shaping politburo include Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, his National Assembly counterpart Opiyo Wandayi, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, ODM chairman John Mbadi, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Kilifi assembly speaker Teddy Mwambire and Malindi MP Amina Mnyazi.
Also in the team are ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, MPs Babu Owino (Embakasi East), Caleb Amisi (Saboti), Timothy Wanyonyi (Westlands) and Migori Woman Rep Fatuma Mohammed.
Ex-Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has also assumed new status in Raila’s 2027 project.
