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Kenya
Odinga family and party square up for succession

The former Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga. © Noé Michalon/Africa Intelligence

After five consecutive presidential election defeats, Raila Odinga is hoping to turn the page. But both the perpetuation of his political dynasty and the survival of his party are at stake in the battle for his succession. [...]

Published on 25/10/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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