The article questions whether President William Ruto has successfully retired ODM leader Raila Odinga from opposition politics, as he previously vowed. It considers if Odinga is now enjoying “retirement benefits” and State largesse instead of acting as an opposition watchdog.

• Key person: Raila Odinga, ODM leader, and William Ruto, President
• Main query: Has Raila Odinga effectively retired from his opposition role?
• Implication: Raila Odinga may be receiving “State largesse” rather than serving as an “opposition watchdog.”