NASA leader Raila Odinga at Uhuru Park grounds in Nairobi during his swearing-in ceremony. [Photo/ standardmedia.co.ke]
The swearing-in of NASA leader Raila Odinga as the People's President will have a ripple effect on the political careers of various politicians in the country.Whereas the Raila oath has thrown the careers of his fellow NASA principals into some form of uncertainty, another group has reaped big from the event that could prove to be the turning point in their political paths.There is no doubt that NASA CEO Norman Magaya is one of the beneficiaries of Raila’s swearing-in. The firebrand lawyer has been the voice of opposition in the run-up to the swearing-in.Should the 36-year-old make an attempt to contest for an elective seat in 2022, then he will turn out to be a real force. Even with threats of prosecution over treason should Raila be sworn-in, Magaya soldiered on.On his part, Edwin Sifuna may have gotten a new lease on life after his failed bid for Nairobi senator in August 2017. The youthful politician has been a key member of the NASA legal team. He never disappointed even as he remained true to the cause.He may be a newcomer in national politics, but Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala is perfectly fitting into the shoes of his predecessor Boni Khalwale.The firebrand Senator played a key role in rallying the opposition lawmakers to sign affidavits supporting the swearing-in of the NASA Chief.With the future of ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi subjected to scrutiny, the Senator might be the next big man in Mulembe politics.