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Otiende Amollo

Also known as: Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo · Dr. Otiende Amollo · Dr Otiende Amollo

Rarieda MP who sponsors Public Participation Bill and disburses constituency development funds to schools and students.

2026-06-302026-11-02

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October 2026
15 OctCapital News
… Meanwhile, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has challenged the suggestion that ODM should surrender the presidential contest. …
ODM fights for survival one year after Raila
15 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThat was the question on the minds of young people attending the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death as Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo read out the names of leaders present at Migwena grounds. …
'Tunataka Oburu!' Youths chant for missing ODM leader at Baba's anniversary
14 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeODM Vice Chair Otiende Amollo has issued a stern warning to politicians against turning the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death into a political contest, cautioning that ferrying supporters to Bondo could undermine the solemn occasion …
No political rhetoric at Raila's first memorial
3 OctCapital News
… During a joint inspection of the grounds, Raila’s widow, Mama Ida Odinga, Deputy Chief of Staff in the President’s Office Josephat Nanok and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said the October 7 handover and State dedication ceremony would be an invite-only event featuring full military h …
Raila Mausoleum Set for State Handover Ahead of October 7 Dedication
3 OctCitizen Digital
… icle-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); During a joint inspection of the grounds, Raila’s widow, Mama Idah Odinga, Deputy Chief of Staff in the President’s Office Josephat Nanok, Medical Services PS Dr Oluga Ouma and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo …
Raila mausoleum '98% complete', to be handed over next Wednesday
1 OctThe Standard
… Oloo is deputised by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo. The committee includes members of Odinga’s family, civil society, the private sector, political institutions and academia. …
Don't use Raila's remembrance to raise money, family warns
1 OctThe Standard
… Among those recognised were National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohamed was recognised as an Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH), while Senator Moses Otieno Kajwang, Tharaka MP George Murugara, Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje, Otiende Amollo, Turkana West MP Epuyo Nanok, …
Wetang'ula: Honours carry a greater duty to serve
September 2026
29 SeptCitizen Digital
… Otiende Amollo. The committee was commissioned by Raila's widow, Mama Ida Odinga, on September 17 and includes representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Odinga family. …
ODM calls on Kenyans to light candles in honour of Raila Odinga on Friday
17 SeptCapital News
… Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo is also a member. Mrs Odinga said the commemorations would be a national occasion rather than an event restricted to the organising committee or Odinga’s political supporters. …
Raila anniversary: Ida says celebrations belong to all Kenyans
17 SeptCitizen Digital
… Otiende Amollo, Ida revealed that the committee brought together representatives from all sectors including government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family. …
Ida Odinga unveils committee to lead national celebrations marking Raila’s first anniversary

Politics

ODM confronts succession crisis and identity questions after Raila

The News

One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement faces internal disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto, and whether it should field its own 2027 presidential candidate or support Ruto's re-election. In July 2026, party leader Oburu Oginga announced ODM would not field a presidential candidate and would support Ruto instead, a decision that has exposed tensions within the party.

15 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 15 October

ODM confronts succession crisis and identity questions after Raila
One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement faces internal disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto, and whether it should field its own 2027 presidential candidate or support Ruto's re-election. In July 2026, party leader Oburu Oginga announced ODM would not field a presidential candidate and would support Ruto instead, a decision that has exposed tensions within the party.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Youths demand Oburu Oginga's presence at Raila anniversary
Young people attending the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death chanted for ODM party leader Oburu Oginga at Migwena grounds. Raila's widow Ida Odinga said Oburu was unwell and on doctor's orders to rest and avoid large gatherings.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

ODM official warns against politicizing Raila Odinga memorial
ODM Vice Chair Otiende Amollo has urged politicians to attend the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2026, in Bondo with humility and respect, cautioning against turning the commemoration into a political contest or ferrying supporters to the event.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 3 October

Raila Mausoleum 98 per cent complete, state handover October 7
The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, final resting place of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Raila Odinga, will be handed over to the State on October 7 and dedicated by President William Ruto in a restricted, military-honours ceremony. Public access opens October 8, with the event broadcast live and screened at three locations.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Raila Odinga mausoleum 98% complete, handed over Wednesday
The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, which houses Kenya's first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and his son Raila Odinga, is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on October 7, ahead of a restricted dedication ceremony led by President William Ruto.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

Family warns against fundraising using Raila's remembrance
The family of late Raila Odinga and the Anniversary National Steering Committee have warned against using his name to raise money for first-anniversary remembrance events. The committee has opened the remembrance month and welcomes people to honour Odinga in their own way, but has cautioned against exploiting the activities for personal gain.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wetang'ula urges national honours recipients to deepen service commitment
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula challenged 180 recipients of national honours awarded between 2022 and 2025 to view their medals as a renewed call to serve Kenyans with greater integrity and dedication, saying national recognition should raise expectations of public servants rather than lower them.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

ODM urges Kenyans to light candles for Raila Odinga anniversary
The Orange Democratic Movement has called on Kenyans at home and abroad to light candles on Friday, October 2, at 6 pm to mark the first anniversary of the death of former party leader Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025. ODM has designated October as "Mwezi wa Baba" and plans a month-long programme of memorial activities, including a major rally in Kakamega on October 9.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

Raila Odinga's anniversary marked by democracy centre and academy
The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be marked with national commemorative events, including the launch of a democracy centre at the University of Nairobi and the establishment of the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy at the Kenya School of Government, designated as a centre of excellence for governance and public administration studies. Mama Ida Odinga said the family welcomed the institutional initiatives in his memory.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ida Odinga unveils committee for Raila's first death anniversary
The widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has commissioned a national steering committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo to coordinate commemorations marking his first death anniversary. The committee brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Committee named to lead Raila Odinga first anniversary commemoration
Ida Odinga announced that Prof Adams Oloo will lead a national steering committee to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from October 10–17, with activities framed around celebrating his life and legacy rather than his death.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Siaya governor against government
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 27 August

Public participation remains symbolic in Kenya 16 years after Constitution
Lawyer Joshua Nyamori has criticized Parliament as unwilling to enact laws that would cost MPs their privileges, describing it as the weak link in full implementation of the 2010 Constitution. He argued that public participation in Kenya remains a "tick-box exercise" rather than substantive consultation, and noted that a Public Participation Bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has come too late despite 16 years of constitutional governance.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

Former High Court judge Joseph Mutava dies; nation mourns
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and other political leaders have mourned former High Court judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava, who died on Saturday morning. Mutava was the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

KISM calls for stronger procurement laws and oversight
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management has called for reforms to strengthen the legal framework governing procurement, with a focus on accountability, efficiency and value for money. KISM chairperson Jennifer Cirindi said procurement must be handled by qualified professionals who can be held accountable for the use of public resources.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

National Assembly approves Public Participation Bill 2025
The National Assembly has approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, which seeks to establish a clearer framework for citizen engagement in national and county government decisions. The Bill, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong'a, proposes principles and guidelines for public participation and designates responsible authorities, with government institutions to develop specific regulations upon enactment.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

MPs claim cartels obstruct Lands digitisation launched in 2021
Lawmakers sitting in the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee have criticised the delayed digitisation of the Lands Management Information System, claiming that individuals within the Ministry of Lands have frustrated the process to ensure corruption thrives. The Lands Principal Secretary announced the government intends to spend Sh16 billion for full digitisation within five years, while an Auditor General report found only two of 83 state land registries fully digitised.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

Rarieda MP disburses Sh46 million NG-CDF funds to schools and students
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo disbursed Sh46 million in National Government-Constituency Development Fund money to support learners and schools in the constituency through bursaries, school bus purchases, and renovation projects. The funds were distributed under the initiative "Fulfilling Education Agenda, Bursaries For All, Rarieda Rising."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

Uriri MP Nyamita tops Nyanza in Infotrak performance ranking
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita has emerged as the highest-ranked legislator from Nyanza in Infotrak's latest Elected Leaders Performance Rating, which assessed MPs on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises. Nyamita secured a place in the national Top 100, and credits his ranking to efforts including a digitised bursary system in his constituency.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

Green Congress leader urges Parliament to fast-track widows protection bill
Green Congress party leader Hillary Alila has called on Parliament to expedite the Widowed Persons Protection Bill, 2026, stating that widows across the country face discrimination, exploitation and economic hardship despite constitutional protections, and need stronger legal safeguards including protections against loss of inheritance rights, home eviction, gender-based violence and exclusion from decision-making.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →