The fact that Baba has straddled Kenya’s political field like a Colossus needs not to be gainsaid, with Western Kenya being his fortress. Luo Nyanza has been his political bedroom,where he has sired the political careers of some people and destroyed others in equal measure.
Imagining of Baba’s exit in Luo Nyanza politics has been like what former AG Charles Njonjo said was treasonable during Kenyatta’s presidency. His grip on Luo Nyanza has been stronger than his father’s,determining even the chairman of Luo Council of Elders.
In fact going by the last election where Ruto was viewed as a duck soup,opinion has been split whether Raila’s political purple patch is behind his back or not.
The issue of certificate which was standing between Baba and the AU chairmanship.
Raila is not hanging his boots but wants to change job.The issue of certificate which was standing between Baba and the AU chairmanship has been sorted out with a finality,he visited his alma mater in Germany.
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,the phrase “What is there in a name,even what you call a rose can as well smell a sweet” now rings loudly. After all what is a certificate,even what you call a paper can as well be a certificate. Nobody is sure whether Ida Odinga will also retire or not,I can bet my last coin she won’t.
The endorsement of Mbadi by Ida needs to be put to perspective
The endorsement of Mbadi by Ida needs to be put to perspective. He is an accomplished accountant from UON and accredited by ICPAK. He can balance the books of funds accrued from ODM nominations, a gravy train whose beneficiary is well known. Does Mbadi have the charisma? Does he have the gift of the gab that will create euphoria?
Can he criss-cross Luo Nyanza lifting the hands of ODM nomination rejects, dinosaurs,the kith and kin of the king? I harbour heavy doubts if he ticks all those boxes.
Babu Owino is one man who has lifted himself with his own bootstraps.
Babu Owino is one man who has lifted himself with his own bootstraps. His problem is that he still uses the template of varsity politics. He needs to undergo ecdysis and shed off the old skin of comrade’s political antics and theatrics.
