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How did Raila Odinga perform in Kenya’s 1997 presidential election?
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Raila Odinga
Kenyan politician Raila Odinga.
In the 1997 presidential election in Kenya, Raila Odinga stood as the candidate for the National Development Party (NDP). He was unsuccessful in his bid for the presidency, but he was able to retain his seat in the National Assembly.