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Raila quietly jets back in the country, attends Nassir's luncheon

This is the first time he has appeared in public after Ruto was sworn in.

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by MAUREEN KINYANJUI

News15 September 2022 - 13:12
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  • •Raila attended the luncheon of Mombasa Governor Nassir.
  • •The ODM leader arrived in the country on Thursday and headed straight to Mombasa for a luncheon of Governor Abdulswamad Nassir
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga

African Union envoy Raila Odinga has quietly arrived in the country after being away for a few days.

The ODM leader arrived in the country on Thursday and headed straight to Mombasa for a luncheon of Governor Abdulswamad Nassir at Sarova Whitesands

However, he didn't attend the swearing-in ceremony which was graced by other  Azimio leaders including former Governor Hassan Joho, Wiper leader  Kalonzo Musyoka and Narc Kenya Martha  Karua among others.

This is the first time he has appeared in public after William Ruto was sworn in as  Kenya's fifth president.

In earlier statement, Raila said he was invited to the event but unfortunately he would be away.

"I received a letter and a telephone call from Ruto inviting me to his inauguration set for tomorrow, September 13, 2022. I regret however that I will not be available for the inauguration because I am out of the country and I also have other serious concerns," he said.

"First, I believe that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, the body in charge of our elections, did not conduct a free and fair election."

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