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Raila's promise and why he is unlikely to see or speak no evil until 2027

ODM leader Raila Odinga during a past event. [File, Standard]

In the clearest indication of his political allegiance yet, former Prime Minister and Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga has made a promise to William Ruto and his allies in the Kenya Kwanza regime that leaves no doubt as to what he has in store for the country: Until 2027, it's business-as-usual.

He is—and will be—in government to make Dr Ruto and himself comfortable, and those calling for accountability in street protests should join the statues of Dedan Kimathi and Tom Mboya in silence as Kenya will be busy dialoguing and tinkering with the Constitution.

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