The tug-of-war has even roped in members of his family, who appear divided on who should succeed him as the Luo Nyanza political supremo. Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga (left) and National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi during a rally in Siaya on July 3. Mr Odinga’s elder brother Oburu Oginga had suggested that Mr Wandayi should succeed the Azimio leader as the Nyanza political kingpin. Mr Orengo noted that Mr Odinga's rights cannot be curtailed because he holds a continental position. Were he to step down from politics, the succession process in Luo Nyanza is likely to generate a lot of political heat.

Source: Daily Nation February 26, 2024 03:27 UTC