His key allies and handlers confided to the Saturday Nation that this time round, Mr Odinga will present to Kenya a totally transformed candidate. The Nation has established that Mr Odinga has set up a strong but lean and well-organised secretariat that also includes professionals. Political scientist Adams Oloo said Mr Odinga’s gesture was a sign of maturity, selflessness and magnanimity. Mr Odinga has described himself as the Biblical Joshua. Mr Odinga’s bid has been buoyed by electoral victories by his age mates and friends across Africa in recent years.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2017 20:37 UTC