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Once regarded as the world's " most optimistic ," Kibaki's regime quickly lost much of its power because it became too closely linked with the discredited Moi forces.

The continuity between Kibaki and Moi set the stage for the self-destruction of Kibaki's National Rainbow Coalition, which was dominated by Kikuyus.

The western Luo and Kalenjin groups, demanding greater autonomy, backed Raila Amolo Odinga ( 1945-) and his Orange Democratic Movement ( ODM ).