How Raila's political inheritance is being executed at his gravesite

Ruto set the tempo when he vowed to ensure ODM is part of government in 2027. Politicians have since been trooping to Opoda to swear allegiance...

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Following the passing of Raila Odinga, a political scramble for his inheritance is unfolding at his gravesite in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi. Politicians are visiting the site to pay respects and position themselves to potentially inherit Nyanza region's political leadership and the ODM support base.

The "inheritance" competition is taking place at Raila Odinga's gravesite in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi.
President Ruto initiated this by vowing to include ODM in government by 2027.
Many politicians are visiting Kang’o and Opoda to swear allegiance and appease Raila's spirit (juogi).

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