Cord leader Raila Odinga will win the 2017 general election with a wide margin, Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga has said.
The deputy governor said Kenya will open to a new chapter after the elections as Raila takes over the running of the government.
She spoke to this writer in a telephone interview on Wednesday from London.
"Let us not have a defeatist attitude as this time round we are going to do all that it takes to ensure that Raila Odinga becomes the head of state," said the former Prime Minister's younger sister.
"Next year, it is a do or die for Raila Odinga. He will be President."
Recent opinion polls indicate that Raila has gained popularity, riding on recent corruption cases associated with the Jubilee administration.
Mr Odinga himself has been at the forefront throwing salvos at government accusing President Uhuru Kenyatta of failing to tackle graft which he claims has clawed back development.
Ruth also challenge the youth to register for national Identity Cards and register as voters in the county.
She called on Kenyans to rally behind the ODM leader come 2017.
Speaking separately in Kisumu on Thursday, Kondele Ward MCA Gabriel Ochieng expressed optimism that the former premier will win in next year's general elections.