Raila, the man who held ODM together and its members in line

Raila allowed rival factions in ODM to vent their differences freely while still maintaining his authority...

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and Kenyan politics are feeling the void left by the late Raila Odinga. At his funeral service in Bondo, ODM politicians debated his final wishes regarding support for President William Ruto's re-election, despite calls for unity.

ODM politicians disagreed over Raila Odinga's alleged last wish concerning President William Ruto's re-election bid.
The ODM party and Kenyan politics are experiencing a significant emptiness following Raila Odinga's passing.
The dispute occurred during Odinga's funeral service held in Bondo.

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