Bland: The more Oburu tries, the more he proves he's not Raila

Dr Oburu Oginga’s maiden political outing in Kibra as ODM’s new party leader was not just a rally. It was a diagnostic moment that spoke to what ODM is quietly becoming, and to who this man Oburu Oginga is. It also spoke to what he is not; and what in all probability, he can never be.It was chaotic, comical, and disastrous. ODM’s new party leaderdrew little excitementfrom the insipid and often frigid crowd that assembled around him. At best, the crowd was hilarious, the leader verbose without focus, or message. The people had come, most possibly, for want of anything better to do.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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It was chaotic, comical, and disastrous. ODM’s new party leaderdrew little excitementfrom the insipid and often frigid crowd that assembled around him. At best, the crowd was hilarious, the leader verbose without focus, or message. The people had come, most possibly, for want of anything better to do.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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