Mr Wamalwa and Mr Oparanya are being marketed by the State as possible presidential candidates – either as a decoy or serious hopefuls. “We want to forge ahead as a united pro-handshake team and sort out the other issues later.”The biggest riddle revolves around Mr Wamalwa and Mr Oparanya. The initial plan, according to the source, was to support Mr Mudavadi but his lukewarm backing for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) and dalliance with Dr Ruto changed the equation. Mr Oparanya and Mr Wamalwa, says former Cabinet minister Amukowa Anangwe, are seeking relevance in the next political dispensation. Mr Oparanya, who is ODM’s deputy party leader, is thought to be playing duty for Mr Odinga.

Source: Daily Nation July 19, 2020 08:00 UTC