Barely two weeks after ODM leader Raila Odinga signed a cooperation agreement with President William Ruto, he has become a magnet for real executive power.
His private Capitol Hill office is now a hub of political activity, with shifting political fortunes confounding both critics and allies regarding his actual role within the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Despite holding no official position, Raila is hosting senior government officials for consultations at his private office, demonstrating his growing influence in the government.
Until May 2024, Raila was largely seen as an outsider in government circles. Today, however, he has transformed into a key political figure within the system.
