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MWAMISI: Why Raila's AU chairmanship bid is compelling

The ODM leader has been a prominent voice in African politics, both publicly and privately with political class.

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by CALEB MWAMISI

Siasa07 March 2024 - 09:36
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The 2008 handshake between Raila Odinga and Mwai Kibaki marked a significant turning point in Kenyan politics and had reverberations far beyond the country's borders. As leader of the opposition, Raila's decision to reconcile with Kibaki following the contentious 2007 presidential election helped to defuse tensions, end loss of lives, and restore stability to Kenya.

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