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SAM OMWENGA: Why Matiang’i is People’s President in waiting

"The man can win the presidency in 2027."

by SAM OMWENGA

Realtime04 May 2025 - 09:30

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When the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and 2017 NASA presidential candidate was sworn in as “the People’s President,” following that year's disputed elections, I was following those proceedings live while driving on a highway to pick my daughter from school for home leave.

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