Ruto Benefits as Raila Exits Local Politics, Leaving Azimio in Disarray
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In the Azimio arena, factional leaders have been repositioning themselves in preparation for a post-Raila scenario.
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta could well have a powerful hand to play in shaping the Azimio la Umoja ticket.
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President William Ruto would seem at first glance to be the biggest beneficiary of Raila Odinga’s quest for the African Union Commission chairmanship.
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By agreeing to support Raila’s bid, he has effectively eased the way for his honourable retirement from local politics.
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He has also managed to scatter the opposition Azimio coalition, which with Raila’s imminent exit, appears leaderless and wracked by internal divisions.