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Former Prime Minister whose death last October prompted a mausoleum project and sparked 2027 election political jockeying.
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The Standard
Soon, Luo Nyanza will be a melting pot of 2027 election politics, with the government and the opposition haggling over a chunk of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s voting bloc. …
Wandayi and political awakening in Luo NyanzaCapital News
… aimed individuals linked to the former Deputy President were behind the invasion of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Northlands Farm, where property was destroyed and livestock stolen. “When he was Deputy President, he would wake up early to organise goons to attack Raila Odinga …
Murkomen accuses Gachagua of plot to revive outlawed Mungiki as political feud deepensCitizen Digital
… "When he was Deputy President, he would wake up early to organise goons to attack Raila Odinga and the opposition during protests. …
'You are organising Mungiki... We will deal with you!' Murkomen goes after Gachagua in fiery attackCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 24 – A majority of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government forged between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, with 52 percent of respondents rejecting the political arrangement compared to 30 percent who support it, according to th …
52pc of Kenyans Oppose Ruto’s Broad-Based Govt, TIFA Survey ShowsCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya Jul 24 – The Luo Council of Elders has announced plans to appoint a new patron following the death of its former patron, Raila Odinga, last October. …
Luo Council of Elders to Appoint New Patron After Raila Odinga’s DeathCitizen Digital
… Orengo has also accused Ruto of going against the will of former ODM leader, the late Raila Odinga and failing to implement the 10-point agenda. …
Orengo accuses Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza partyThe Standard
… Orengo accused Ruto of going against the will of former ODM leader, the late Raila Odinga. …
Orengo: ODM has been reduced to a Luo partyCitizen Digital
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I won't accept running mate slot, but will support chosen candidate- Martha KaruaCitizen Digital
… Mwachi cited the period leading up to the 2013 General Election, noting that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's camp won the majority of by-elections after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution but still lost the presidency after the formation of the Jubilee coalition. …
By-election victories won't decide 2027 polls, says KMPDU chair MwachiCitizen Digital
Raila Odinga family hands over site for Ksh.30M mausoleum By Laura Otieno July 20, 2026 08:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during a past campaign rally. …
Raila Odinga family hands over site for Ksh.30M mausoleumSilas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Silas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A reflection on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025 while receiving treatment in India. The government accorded him a state funeral in honour of his contributions to democracy in Africa.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has warned that political violence, intimidation and sexist attacks are driving capable women away from politics and discouraging their participation in leadership ahead of next year's General Election. She said discussions are underway with the President's Advisor on Women's Rights to engage the IEBC on strengthening enforcement of electoral codes of conduct to curb abuse targeting female candidates.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna toured Kenya's Western region with his Linda Mwananchi brigade, concluding with a rally in Bungoma that observers say marks him as an emerging political star positioning himself for a presidential run.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna conducted a tour of the Western region with the Linda Mwananchi brigade, culminating in a rally in Bungoma, which observers say signals the emergence of a political star and potential presidential contender reminiscent of Raila Odinga.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the Ol Kalou by-election has punctured the UDA's narrative after the party had framed it as a referendum on President William Ruto's broad-based government and a confidence vote in the ruling coalition's political machinery. The editorial warns that the ruling party risks mistaking podium praise for polling data, and cautions against dismissing the result as merely a by-election without broader implications.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Linda Mwananchi is not a break from the Gen Z movement but its continuation, where street protests have evolved into political organization. The author contends that young Kenyans rejected not only the Finance Bill but a political culture detached from accountability.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Okoth Obado was a prominent political figure in Nyanza who commanded significant support in Migori and stood against ODM's political dominance, but is now a convicted murderer.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu has joined the Linda Mwananchi movement and endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency during a rally in Kitale on Friday. The DAP-K lawmaker, previously aligned to the broad-based government, said the movement enjoys massive support across the country.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Pauline Njoroge's resignation from Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party to align with Senator Edwin Sifuna is a "reckless gamble" that may damage her political prospects, warning that if her move fails to deliver results by 2027, she may not recover.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Luo Nyanza is emerging as a political battleground for the 2027 election, with government and opposition competing for influence over the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's voting constituency.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to revive the outlawed Mungiki sect and mobilise criminal gangs to intimidate government officials and electoral officers, during a security assessment tour in Baringo County. The accusation marks an escalation in the political feud between the two leaders.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to consolidate support from the outlawed Mungiki sect and using criminal gangs to intimidate political opponents. Murkomen warned during a security tour that the State would not tolerate attempts to undermine national security.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA Research survey found that 52 percent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government formed between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, compared to 30 percent who support it, with opposition outweighing support by nearly two to one despite the arrangement's stated goal of fostering national unity.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Luo Council of Elders announced it will appoint a new patron following Raila Odinga's death last October, with consultations at an advanced stage. The council also announced the fifth Piny Luo Cultural Festival will be held in Kisumu from December 14 to 16, 2026.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo accused President William Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza party, promoting political violence to disrupt rallies, and failing to implement the 10-point agenda agreed with late ODM leader Raila Odinga. Orengo also argued that Ruto is behind divisions within ODM.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza political party and of being behind the sharp division that has created the Linda Ground and Linda Mwananchi factions.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard presents an artistic impression of a mausoleum to honor the late Raila Odinga, building on Kan'go ka Jaramogi's three-decade association with the legacy of Kenya's first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has ruled out taking the deputy president position in a United Opposition arrangement, saying she will either run for presidency or support the coalition's chosen flag bearer provided the selection process follows agreed rules.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KMPDU National Chairman Dr. Abidan Mwachi has cautioned political leaders against reading too much into recent by-election victories, arguing that such contests are not reliable predictors of the outcome of the 2027 General Election. He noted that Kenya's political history shows success in by-elections does not necessarily translate into victory in a general election.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said President William Ruto will secure re-election in 2027 even without Mt Kenya West region's support, citing the example of Ol Kalou's defiance of former President Moi in a 1995 by-election that did not prevent Moi's subsequent national election victories.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ol Kalou by-election in Nyandarua County achieved a 57 per cent voter turnout across 144 polling stations, exceeding the average by-election turnout by 16.09 percentage points, though lower than the constituency's 2022 general election turnout of 65.4 per cent.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has affirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement will form a coalition with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that combined support from the two parties would yield about 17 million votes.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he does not need powerful political positions to serve Kenyans, following recent leadership shake-ups within the opposition. Speaking in Taita Taveta County, Sifuna remarked that losing positions entrusted to him by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had not diminished his ability to think, lead, or champion ordinary Kenyans' interests.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's assertion that he will marshal seven million votes from the Mt Kenya region against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election as mathematically impossible. Sudi cited electoral data showing that total votes cast across the Mt Kenya region in the 2022 presidential election stood at about 3.8 million.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ol Kalou mini-poll campaign has concluded. While UDA leadership conceded defeat, DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua described Thursday as a "tipping point" for the country.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
A group of senior Orange Democratic Movement leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement has conceded defeat in its efforts to reclaim the party, saying ODM has been captured by the Kenya Kwanza administration and drifted from the ideals of late leader Raila Odinga. The four leaders—James Orengo, Edwin Sifuna, Godfrey Osotsi, and Richard Onyonka—said their months of internal resistance failed to reverse the party's political direction.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →