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Raila Odinga

Also known as: late ODM leader · the late Raila Odinga · late Raila Odinga · Raila Amollo Odinga · the former Prime Minister · former Prime Minister Raila Odinga · the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga · the late ODM leader Raila Odinga · the former ODM leader · the late former Prime Minister · late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga · late ODM chief · the late party leader Raila Odinga · the late ODM leader · late Right Honorable Raila Amollo Odinga · Party Leader the late Raila Odinga · veteran politician Raila Odinga · late ODM leader Raila Odinga · late party leader Raila Odinga · late Raila · late Prime Minister Raila Odinga · H.E. Raila Odinga · late Azimio la Umoja One Kenya flagbearer · Raila Odinga Jr · ODM leader Raila Odinga · then-opposition leader Raila Odinga · ODM leader the Late Raila Odinga · Hon. Raila · Right Honourable Raila Odinga · Mr Odinga · enigma Raila Odinga · opposition leader Raila Odinga · his younger brother Raila · Baba Raila Odinga · Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga · my small brother Raila Odinga · Raila Jr · the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga · former Prime Minister · former Opposition leader · Baba Raila Amolo Odinga · Baba Raila Amollo Odinga · the late long-term Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader · the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga · Prime Minister Raila Odinga · former ODM leader Raila Odinga · his brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga · the late Hon. Raila Odinga · late brother Raila Odinga · Mr. Odinga · His Excellency Prime Minister Raila Odinga · Rt Hon Raila Amolo Odinga · the late Odinga · late Odinga · Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Raila Odinga · the late Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Raila Odinga · the late Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga · ODM Raila Odinga · Rt Hon. Raila Odinga · Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga · former Prime Minister the late Raila Odinga

Former Prime Minister, recognised for advancing multiparty democracy and constitutional reforms; died in October 2025.

2026-04-242026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Rao001: Edwin Sifuna recalls emotional journey to bring Raila’s body home By Kenneth Gachie October 16, 2026 10:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. …

    Rao001: Edwin Sifuna recalls emotional journey to bring Raila Odinga’s body home
  3. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua accuses ODM leaders of destroying Raila’s legacy By Benjamin Muriuki October 16, 2026 08:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. …

    Gachagua accuses ODM leaders of destroying Raila Odinga’s legacy
  4. The Standard

    It was an event that many had hoped would be the turning point to unite all the political orphans of the late Raila Odinga and breathe new life into a region, a support base and a party in discord. …

    Raila's spirit: Pro-Ruto, Linda Mwananchi leaders contend for Baba's magic
  5. The Standard

    The spirits of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga awoke yesterday as emotions ran high in a politically charged first anniversary with significant implications for the country’s political landscape in the post-Raila era. …

    Baba, we miss you: Thousands gather to honour Raila on first anniversary
  6. The Standard

    They were some of the closest people in Raila Odinga’s circle during his decades-long career and shared with him significant moments in his political career. …

    Abandoning Raila: Questions as former Raila allies give first anniversary a wide berth
  7. The Standard

    It was an event that many had hoped would be the turning point to unite all the political orphans of the late Raila Odinga and breathe new life into a region, a support base and a party in discord. …

    Raila's spirit: Anniversary turned into battlefield of bruised egos, bitter divisions and open rebellion
  8. The Standard

    The spirits of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga awoke yesterday as emotions ran high in a politically charged first anniversary with significant implications for the country’s political landscape in the post-Raila era. …

    Raila we miss you: Thousands gather to honour Baba on first anniversary
  9. The Standard

    They were some of the closest people in Raila Odinga’s circle during his decades-long career and shared with him significant moments in his political career. …

    Former Raila allies give first anniversary a wide berth
  10. The Standard

    One year after Raila Odinga’s death, a fresh account by his longtime bodyguard has reopened questions about the former Prime Minister’s final moments, exposing striking differences between what he says happened and accounts from members of the Odinga family told Kenyans in Octobe …

    Inside conflicting accounts of Raila Odinga's death
  11. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize The modern Homa Bay fish market is one of the development projects which creates the image of former Prime Minister the late Raila Odinga in the memories of Homa Bay residents.The market, located at the shore of Lake Victoria in Homa Bay town, is one of the last …

    Fish market which paints Raila Odinga's image in Homa Bay

Yesterday

  1. Ruto appeals to Kalonzo for 2027 support, citing 1992 campaign

    President William Ruto has renewed efforts to win over Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for him in 1992 and urging him to reciprocate by supporting his re-election bid.

    10 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Ruto urges Kalonzo to back 2027 re-election bid over presidential ambitions

    President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, recalling that he campaigned for Kalonzo in the 1992 Mwingi North parliamentary election and urging him to reciprocate the political favour.

    15 hours ago · Capital News →

  3. ODM must translate loyalty to Raila into action, Nassir says

    Mombasa governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir called on party members to demonstrate loyalty through action rather than words, urging them to anchor the party's political agenda in the manifesto championed by late party leader Raila Odinga.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Ruto praises Kalonzo for acknowledging government development record

    President William Ruto praised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for recognising his administration's development projects in Ukambani, particularly road construction. Ruto made the remarks during a four-day development tour of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties, where he commissioned infrastructure projects and announced additional investments in roads, water supply and land ownership.

    25 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Polio case in Dadaab refugee camp signals vaccination gaps

    Kenya detected circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in a four-year-old girl at Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa County; the child, a newly arrived refugee from Somalia, had not received any doses of oral polio vaccine. A nominated senator warns that despite years of vaccination campaigns, gaps in immunisation and funding threaten progress against the disease.

    25 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kalonzo defends 40-year political career as biblical transition

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's criticism of his development record by defending his four decades in politics, drawing a biblical parallel to the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness and framing it as a transition to a new chapter of meaningful change for Kenya.

    25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Governor Orengo launches LDP party for 2027 election challenge

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kalonzo says God is using him to remove Ruto

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka declared that God is using him to send President William Ruto home, responding to remarks in which Ruto identified him as his main political rival. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service, Kalonzo called Ruto's acknowledgement "the most honest admission" the President had made in four years and said his political engagements were part of a broader push for change.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 23 October

  1. Gideon Moi accuses Ruto of breaking development promises

    KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has accused President William Ruto of failing to honour an agreement reached between them, saying the dispute has strained relations. Speaking at his Kabarak home, Moi said he sought commitments on development projects for Baringo residents rather than personal benefits following his step-aside in the Baringo senatorial by-election last year.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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 →

  3. Wetang'ula warns young politicians against quick presidential ambitions

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, speaking in Bungoma, told young politicians aspiring to the presidency that leadership requires experience, national networks, and years of political engagement rather than sudden entry into politics. He cited Kenya's political history, referencing founding President Jomo Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as examples of leaders who rose to prominence after years of political involvement.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kalonzo's political value remains significant ahead of 2027

    An opinion piece argues that Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, has demonstrated enduring political relevance across successive Kenyan governments and opposition coalitions, and that neither the government nor the United Opposition should underestimate his political acumen as the country prepares for next year's elections.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Sifuna defends meeting with Gachagua amid regional criticism

    Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.

    22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. ODM's Oburu discharged from hospital after fortnight

    Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga was discharged from Nairobi Hospital on October 19 after a fortnight-long admission that began on October 4. His hospital stay drew public attention as he marked his 83rd birthday on October 15, which coincided with the first anniversary of his younger brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death.

    21 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. NCIC summons ex-MP Ndolo over political violence sponsorship claims

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo over remarks he made at a church event on October 18 in which he allegedly boasted about ferrying youths for political activities at various forums, including Raila Odinga's memorial in Bondo. Ndolo has been called to appear for questioning on October 26.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Mwananchi communications head defends Sifuna's Gachagua meeting

    Linda Mwananchi Movement Head of Communications Pauline Njoroge accused Ruto supporters of selective outrage over Senator Sifuna's meeting with former Deputy President Gachagua, arguing that Gachagua publicly condemned brutality during youth protests and opposed the 2024 Finance Bill, while Ruto pushed for it.

    21 October 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Leaders call for tolerance, unity at Burudi Nabwera funeral

    Political leaders paid tribute to veteran politician Burudi Nabwera at his funeral service, calling for tolerance, mutual respect, and national unity while urging Kenyans to embrace mature politics and shun insults. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi described Nabwera as an accomplished diplomat and public servant, urging leaders to separate political competition from personal hostility.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Wandayi assures Kenyans of steady fuel supply amid Middle East crisis

    Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans of a steady fuel supply despite global disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, saying Kenya has not experienced a single day without fuel at petrol stations since the outbreak of the war on February 28, which he attributes to the government-to-government fuel importation framework.

    20 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Kenya honours Cecilia Wanjiku, Raila Odinga as Mashujaa heroes

    Kenya is marking Mashujaa Day by honouring individuals including Utumishi Academy fire hero Cecilia Wanjiku, who died rescuing fellow students, and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, recognised for his role in advancing multiparty democracy and constitutional reforms. Other honoured figures include former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, and former Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed.

    20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

  1. Kalonzo demands wider probe into Raila memorial violence

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the Inspector General of Police to widen investigations into violence that disrupted the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, demanding arrest and prosecution of alleged planners and financiers. Kalonzo accused the government of using state actors and hired gangs to disrupt opposition activities.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kalonzo demands arrest of violence suspects at Raila memorial

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on security to arrest more suspects behind chaos at Raila Odinga's first death anniversary at Migwena grounds in Siaya on October 15, 2026, saying five arrests are insufficient and planners and financiers should also be pursued.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Energy chief assures Kenya of fuel supply amid Iran conflict

    Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that the country has not experienced fuel shortages despite disruptions from the Iran conflict affecting petroleum shipments. The government is relying on government-to-government fuel supply arrangements and considering measures, including use of the Petroleum Development Levy stabilisation fund, to shield consumers from rising international oil prices.

    19 October 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Sifuna defends Odinga family amid post-anniversary political tensions

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended Raila Odinga's family against criticism from former allies, saying some who claimed to be close confidants of the late former Prime Minister have now insulted his wife and children. His remarks come amid divisions within ODM over the party's political direction ahead of 2027.

    19 October 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Wandayi rallies Siaya leaders behind Ruto's re-election bid

    Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi met with Siaya County leaders to consolidate support behind President William Ruto's re-election and the Tutam movement, arguing they should maintain alignment with Ruto following Raila Odinga's death.

    19 October 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Kalonzo condemns takeover of Moi family land in Eldoret

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the forceful takeover of property belonging to the late President Daniel Arap Moi's family adjacent to the Eldoret State Lodge, calling it impunity by the Ruto regime and urging security personnel to vacate immediately.

    19 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Babu Owino pursues Nairobi governor bid despite Winnie Odinga's senate run

    Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says Winnie Odinga's entry into the Nairobi senatorial race will not deter his ambition to become county governor. Responding to concerns about a governor and senator from the same ethnic community, Babu noted that Nairobi voters previously elected Governor Sakaja and Senator Sifuna from the same community.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto's absence at Raila anniversary raises questions about political strategy

    President William Ruto may need to rethink his strategy for winning over the late Raila Odinga's political strongholds as shifting alliances and growing opposition activity raise questions about his efforts to consolidate support among Raila's former supporters.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Sifuna says Linda Mwananchi can defeat Ruto in 2027

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that his rebranded political outfit, Linda Mwananchi (formerly the Equitable Party), can unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, dismissing concerns about the movement's capacity and calling for opposition unity against the President.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Ruto's strategy to secure Raila's political base faces mounting challenges

    President William Ruto may need to rethink his strategy for winning over the late Raila Odinga's political strongholds, as shifting alliances and growing opposition activity raise questions about his efforts to consolidate support among Raila's former supporters.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Winnie Odinga pursues senate bid after father's death

    Winnie Odinga, youngest daughter of Raila Odinga, is stepping into her own political career with a senate bid, marking a transition from her previous public role to independent political ambition.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

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