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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
September 4, 2025
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Multiple players filling oversight gap left by Raila's union with Ruto

Kenya’s vibrant youth, political players, the clergy and civil society groups have largely taken up the role of keeping the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration on its toes...
✨ Key Highlights
A significant oversight gap has emerged in Kenya as former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has aligned with President William Ruto's government, traditionally a role of the opposition leader. This shift has prompted various other actors to step in and fill the void, ensuring accountability from the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration.
- The oversight role, traditionally filled by the opposition leader, is now being undertaken by a diverse group of actors including Kenya's vibrant youth, political players, the clergy, and civil society groups.
- The main individual whose change in political stance created this gap is former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
- This development highlights the dynamic nature of Kenyan politics, with multiple groups actively engaging to hold the government accountable in the absence of a consolidated opposition front.
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