The former prime minister Raila Odinga has unsuccessfully contested for presidency five times with the latest having been lost to president William Ruto who vied for the first time.
Although he hasn't indicated whether he will be on the ballot again in 2027, some of his allies and some jubilee Leaders believe that he should just contest.
Now Incase he contests for the sixth time, the Azimio la umoja coalition party leader will be 82 years of age.
Its worth noting that Africa's oldest president Paul Biya of Cameroon is barely over 87 years of age having been in power for 40 years.
This therefore means that Raila Odinga won't be the oldest president in Africa should he decide to contest and win the next presidential election.
An online poll by a local digital media whereby netizens were asked whether Raila should contest again revealed that only 34 percent of kenyans think that it's ok for him to face president William Ruto.
66 percent however feel that his best times are behind him and therefore he should exit the stage.
Those who want him to contest feel that it is his democratic right as enshrined in the constitution hence he should not be hindered.
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