ODM leader Raila Odinga on Monday moved to quell simmering disquiet in his party caused by divisions over the Building Bridges Initiative. The Star established that Raila initially called Oparanya to his Karen home and it is Oparanya who then suggested the inclusion of both Orengo and Otiende. Other sources claimed that it is Ngilu who pushed for the Karen meeting to iron out the BBI misunderstandings ahead of the anticipated referendum. Speaking after the meeting, Raila said it was a brunch meeting without giving details. “Raila called me and later called Orengo after I suggested that he (Orengo) should also come.

Source: The Star May 11, 2021 02:15 UTC