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Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga met Lake Region Governors to evaluate the progress of the devolution for the last ten years on September 11, 2023. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has embarked on a plan to consolidate his support in Nyanza and Western regions amid claims President William Ruto is courting governors who were elected under Azimio la Umoja.

In a strategic move to solidify his influence and counter rebellious members of his party, Raila yesterday held a closed-door meeting with governors from Nyanza and Western at a Kisumu hotel, which lasted for nearly three hours.

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