No one has encapsulated Raila Odinga's complex persona better than Badejo Babafemi in Raila Odinga: An Enigma in Kenyan Politics.
Indeed, Raila's latest moves highlight his status as an unpredictable figure in Kenya's political theatre.
Following his narrow loss to President William Ruto in the August 2022 elections, Raila has oscillated between opposition and collaboration, leaving pundits and citizens equally perplexed.
After the election, Kenyans pressured Raila to lead demonstrations against skyrocketing living costs.