This archive report was first published on 3 October 2019.
Published on October 3, 2019, Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, has reportedly lost interest in pursuing the presidency. Instead, he is focused on leaving a lasting legacy that will ensure future elections are free and fair.
According to highly placed sources, Odinga's decision is driven by his desire to see a new constitution implemented, which would address the country's winner-takes-all politics and expand the executive to accommodate major political players.
As part of their March 9th handshake, President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga have been working towards uniting the country and addressing critical issues, including the reform of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Raila Odinga believes that running for president in 2022 would be a waste of time if the current systems remain in place and the IEBC has not been reformed. He is committed to ensuring that the country has a new constitution and mechanisms in place to address the IEBC debacle.
While Odinga and Uhuru have identified specific individuals they will endorse in 2022, they acknowledge that politics is fluid and can change at any moment. The question remains whether Odinga will throw his hat into the 2022 ring.
