Kenya: Raila Odinga Meets 'Renegades' Ahead of BBI Senate Vote

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Kenya: Raila Odinga Meets 'Renegades' Ahead of BBI Senate Vote

[Nation] ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday hosted perceived party renegades Siaya senator James Orengo, Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo as he sought to calm growing tension in the party ahead of today's Senate vote on the BBI Bill.

Source: allAfrica.com

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