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Former CS's political endgame hard to decipher, pundits say

By The Standard January 13, 2026

Source: The Standard

Former CS's political endgame hard to decipher, pundits say

The entry of Eliud Owalo, the immediate former Deputy Chief of Staff, into the presidential race has split opinion over what his candidature means for Nyanza.While some believe he is part of a covert operation by his former boss, President William Ruto, to weaken ODM’s influence in the region, others believe he is a man fighting for relevance.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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While some believe he is part of a covert operation by his former boss, President William Ruto, to weaken ODM’s influence in the region, others believe he is a man fighting for relevance.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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