Despite his habit of going well with several party members, strategists and family, ODM leader Raila Odinga has a trusted team of lieutenants who runs the show in his Capitol Hill offices.
The team is responsible for most of his political and policy decisions and often scripts important issues that he addresses in his rallies.
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has fought for his way up the ladder. He remains Raila's most trusted confidant and he was the only one present when he signed MOU with President Uhuru Kenyatta on March this year.
James Orengo, the Siaya senator and his former critic remains a formidable figure in Raila's team of think tanks. The Siaya senator usually advises Mr. Odinga on legal and political matters.
And Paul Mwangi, not often seen in the public, is another formidable figure in Raila's boardroom and is responsible for quite a number of deals he signs. During the historic handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta, Mwangi was among the few lawyers who accompanied Raila to Harambee House.
For Norman Magaya, Capitol Hill is like his second home. The experienced lawyer is another fierce lieutenant of Raila, even costing him a nomination to EALA early this year.
Prof. Anyang Nyong'o, though his roles have been reduced to axillary due to his absence from the capital, Raila rarely makes decisions without consulting the Kisumu governor. Formally, he held the ODM Secretary General position for many years.
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