Raila buys two choppers for 2017 elections

CORD leader Raila Odinga has bought two choppers in preparation for the 2017 General Election. The next election could be Raila's last attempt at the presidency and, according to people close to him, the ODM leader is leaving nothing to chance as he seeks to seal any possible loopholes for rigging. Raila unsuccessfully ran for President in 1997, 2007 and 2013.

The first chopper arrived on Thursday and Raila used it for the first time yesterday, when he flew to Kericho for a funds drive. The second chopper, from Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter Group), is expected in the country in January, when Raila is scheduled to launch his bid for the Cord p ... Read more »