Raila-Ruto bromance: The 'selfish union' that pushed opposition into irrelevance
With Raila Odinga 'in his pocket', President William Ruto has a field day doing what he wants with the move to save Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja exposing the shrinking space for dissent in Kenya...
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The joint intervention by President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to protect Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja highlights the diminishing space for opposition in Kenya, leading to what some describe as a "selfish union." This collaboration between the traditionally opposing figures is seen as consolidating power and reducing dissent.
- The key event is the saving of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
- The main individuals involved are President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
- This situation is described as favoring Dr Ruto, allowing him more "peace and quiet" to govern.
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