Throughout a lifetime fighting for democracy and human rights, Mr Odinga has greatly depended on the West for succour and support. Throughout a lifetime fighting for democracy and human rights, Mr Odinga has greatly depended on the West for succour and support. When Jubilee won, President Kenyatta and Deputy President Ruto were, indeed, treated as pariahs by the West. WAKE-UP CALLThis visit should have been rude wake-up call from a leader whom Mr Odinga had always claimed to enjoy a special relationship. A big message out there is that any continuing push for dialogue and reforms will not be founded on Mr Odinga’s quest for electoral justice.

Source: Daily Nation February 12, 2018 19:52 UTC