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Raila Odinga Junior

Kibra parliamentary aspirant and son of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, campaigning in 2026 elections.

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October 2026
27 OctCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 27 – Kibra parliamentary aspirant Raila Odinga Junior on Tuesday visited his uncle, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga, at his Nairobi home, offering a glimpse of the veteran politician as he continues recovering following his discharge f …
Raila Junior visits Oburu as ODM party leader recovers at home
23 OctCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Raila Odinga’s son, Raila Junior, urged members to remain in ODM, saying the party belonged to them. …
ODM, Kenya Kwanza teams intensify Ruto re-election campaigns ahead of 2027 polls
15 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWinnie Odinga, Raila Odinga Junior and Ida Odinga, attend the first anniversary commemoration of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. …
Music, dance as thousands gather to mark Raila's first anniversary
13 OctCitizen Digital
… Mdoe also recalled his personal connections with members of the Odinga family, saying he had been friends with Odinga’s late son, Fidel, and later became friends with his son, Raila Odinga Junior. …
Swaleh Mdoe reflects on Raila Odinga’s legacy in new book
7 OctThe Standard
… His son Jaoko Oburu read a message on his behalf, while Raila Odinga Junior conveyed his apology to guests. …
Why Raila's family wants a political ceasefire on October 15
6 OctThe Standard
… Raila Odinga Junior, Oburu Odinga’s eldest son, Jaoko Oginga and the Jokawour Council of Elders described a hailed political and personal relationship between the Odinga and Oparanya families. …
Odinga family endorsement of Oparanya fuels speculation over ODM succession
3 OctCitizen Digital
… Raila’s son, Raila Odinga Junior, joined Governor Abdulswamad along with other ODM figures and supporters in Mombasa for a solemn candle-lighting ceremony at Treasury Square. …
Abdulswamad orders free healthcare across Mombasa to mark month-long Raila Odinga commemorations
3 OctCitizen Digital
… In Mombasa, Raila's son, Raila Odinga Junior, attended a separate ceremony at Treasury Square, where he addressed mourners gathered to remember his father. …
KICC lights up in tribute to Raila Odinga as nationwide commemorations kick off
September 2026
17 SeptThe Standard
… The committee includes Raila Odinga Junior, nominated Senator Crystal Asige and former Attorney General Amos Wako, among other representatives.Prof Oloo, while praising Ida for standing by Raila throughout his long political career, said the celebrations would remain family-led. …
Ida unveils committee to steer Raila's first anniversary commemoration
8 SeptThe Standard
… In Kibra, Raila Junior leads a crowded field for the parliamentary seat with 21.7 per cent, followed by McDonald Mariga at 15.3 per cent and Imran Okoth at 11.2 per cent. …
New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 open

Politics

Raila Junior visits recovering uncle Oburu Odinga at home

The News

Kibra parliamentary aspirant Raila Odinga Junior visited ODM party leader Oburu Odinga at his Nairobi home on October 27, eight days after Oburu's discharge from hospital where he had been receiving treatment since October 4. Oburu, who turned 83 while in hospital, is recuperating at home under medical supervision and doctors have advised him to rest before resuming normal public engagements.

27 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 27 October

Raila Junior visits recovering uncle Oburu Odinga at home
Kibra parliamentary aspirant Raila Odinga Junior visited ODM party leader Oburu Odinga at his Nairobi home on October 27, eight days after Oburu's discharge from hospital where he had been receiving treatment since October 4. Oburu, who turned 83 while in hospital, is recuperating at home under medical supervision and doctors have advised him to rest before resuming normal public engagements.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 23 October

ODM, Kenya Kwanza campaign for Ruto's 2027 re-election
Government-leaning leaders under a broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya, with ODM leaders vowing the party remains united and committed to working with Ruto.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

Thousands gather in Bondo for Raila Odinga anniversary
Thousands of mourners, including political leaders and ODM supporters, gathered at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, with attendees calling for partisan politics to stay out of the commemoration. The event featured music, dance, gospel performances, and cultural displays.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 13 October

Swaleh Mdoe releases book on Raila Odinga's political legacy
Veteran journalist and Citizen TV Swahili news anchor Swaleh Mdoe has released a new book titled "RAILA ODINGA: The man, the legend, the enigma" reflecting on the former Prime Minister's life and political legacy a year after his death. Mdoe says he wrote the book to document Odinga's history as a fighter for democracy and good governance, having witnessed many of his remarkable events as a journalist in Kenya.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

Raila's family calls for political truce on October 15 memorial
Raila Odinga's family, led by his daughter Winnie, has called for a political ceasefire ahead of his first anniversary memorial on October 15, urging leaders to honour him without turning the occasion into political competition or rivalry between camps.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

Odinga family backs Oparanya as ODM succession candidate
Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has been endorsed as a possible successor to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, with members of the Odinga family and the Jokawour Council of Elders describing a strong political and personal relationship between the Odinga and Oparanya families. The endorsement has sparked debate in South Nyanza and the Western region.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 3 October

Mombasa governor orders free healthcare across county in October
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered free medical services across all county healthcare facilities throughout October as part of month-long commemorations for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga organized by the Orange Democratic Movement. The directive includes waiving future medical fees for all patients, immediate discharge of admitted patients without requiring settlement of outstanding bills, and free release of deceased individuals from county mortuaries.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KICC illuminated in tribute to late former PM Raila Odinga
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre was lit with a visual tribute to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday night as the Orange Democratic Movement organized nationwide candle-lighting commemorations and began its October programme, "Mwezi wa Baba," in his honour.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

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 8 September

Poll shows Ruto leading 2027 presidential race at 35.2%
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

Mama Ida Odinga endorses son's Kibra parliamentary bid
Mama Ida Odinga endorsed her son Raila Odinga Junior's bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat during celebrations marking her 76th birthday, appealing to Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him as he enters elective politics and carry forward his late father's political legacy.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 14 August

Opinion: Wealth divides Kilgoris as Ruto's daughter's wedding separates rich and poor
A columnist reflects on rumours that President Ruto excluded Kilgoris neighbours from his daughter Charlene's wedding at Intona Ranch, using a fence to separate locals from the private airstrip event, as a parable of inequality between rich and poor.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

Raila Junior clarifies video of addressing residents from behind fence
Raila Odinga Junior has explained a viral video showing him addressing Kilgoris residents from behind a wire-mesh fence during President Ruto's daughter's traditional engagement ceremony on August 8. He said the residents' warmth reflected their affection for his late father and promised an official visit to discuss local issues.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

Raila Odinga family hands over mausoleum site in July 2026
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga handed over the site for a Sh30 million mausoleum to be constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces, expected to be complete by end of September ahead of the first anniversary of his death. His son said the former premier's legacy lay in building a constitution and peace rather than personal glory.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Raila Odinga mausoleum construction begins in Siaya County
Construction of the state-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum has officially commenced after the Odinga family handed over the Kang'o ka Jaramogi site in Siaya County to the Kenya Defence Forces. The National Museums of Kenya allocated Sh30 million for the project, with Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya directing military engineers to complete it within two months.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Raila Odinga's mausoleum to be completed in two months
ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga said the mausoleum honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be completed within two months, with the structure designed to reflect his stature, values and public service record. The monument will serve as a permanent site for Kenyans and visitors to learn about and pay tribute to the late leader's legacy.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 30 May

Black Stars defeat Gogo in community exhibition football match
Kibera Black Stars beat Darajani Gogo 1–0 in a community fixture organized to promote youth and foster engagement in Kibera, with Alvin Chicha scoring the goal.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 24 May

Raila Junior calls for dialogue to ease tensions over cost of living
Raila Odinga Junior has urged the government to embrace dialogue to address challenges facing Kenyans, saying tension has been sparked by high cost of living and recent fuel price demonstrations could have been prevented with earlier communication.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →