Raila Choppers: In February this year, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga reportedly acquired four choppers from France. This was been revealed by a report that was published by The Standard newspaper.
According to the report, payment for the four helicopters was made in February. “Payment schedule for the choppers was completed [mid February] pending delivery, with assembling set to be done in Nairobi,” the report said.
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According to the Standard, the acquisition was the latest step in the former prime minister’s preparations to contest for the presidency in the 2022 general elections. A few days after the acquisition, Raila also received a public address system procured from the United States for his public rallies, the report said.
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An ODM Member of Parliament who spoke to the publication said the choppers would be shipped soon. “The party has in the past pronounced itself on its plans for 2022. These are normal preparations. We expect the choppers to be shipped soon before they can be assembled locally,” the MP said.
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The former prime minister has been enjoying a cordial relationship with President Uhuru Kenyatta following their 2018 handshake. The relationship has been viewed in some quarters as an endorsement of a Raila presidency by Uhuru, much to the detriment of his deputy president William Ruto who was anticipating an endorsement from the president. On the contrary, the relationship between Kenyatta and Ruto appears to have soured irredeemably.
On April 1, it was revealed that Raila had officially joined the 2022 presidential race by tabling his application to be the ODM flag bearer. He is contesting for the ticket with Mombasa Governor Ali Joho and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya. Oparanya and Joho’s ticket shot is however widely seen as a facade and part of the party’s attempt to demonstrate internal democracy. This is because the party is owned by Mr. Odinga, who has wide popularity and acceptability in the majority parts of Kenya. Raila Choppers.