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How Raila Odinga's handshakes cause trouble in paradise

President William Ruto (centre), Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (right) and ODM leader Raila Odinga arrive for the UDA-ODM Parliamentary Group meeting in Karen, Nairobi. [PCS] 

Kithure Kindiki appears to have become the latest victim in the long line of deputy presidents and vice presidents who have found themselves politically sidelined whenever Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga strikes deals with sitting presidents.

With the 2027 General Election on the horizon, the Deputy President increasingly finds himself relegated to the periphery as Raila becomes more visible at the heart of power.



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