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
Former Prime Minister whose death last October prompted a mausoleum project and sparked 2027 election political jockeying.
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Citizen Digital
… He said that even President Ruto, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and himself went into nominations for the 2007 General Election. …
'Winning the presidency is not easy as the opposition thinks,' Prime CS Mudavadi saysCitizen Digital
… Although she belongs to the Kenya Kwanza administration, Boss spoke positively about former opposition the late Raila Odinga, describing him as one of Kenya’s most enduring political figures. …
From Bomas to Parliament: Gladys Boss reflects on survival, sexism and Kenya’s futureThe Standard
… Former Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga, who died on October 15 while on treatment in India, would regularly use the ground for his political rallies. …
Kamukunji: From Saba Saba venue to sports groundThe Standard
… where, there is no activity in town, it is shameful conduct from the government," said Orengo.The governor called for Saba Saba to be declared a public holiday in honour of those who fought to open up Kenya's democratic space, naming Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia and Raila Odinga …
'Shameful': Orengo hits out at Saba Saba roadblocksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeODM leader Raila Odinga addresses Azimio consultative meeting at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi on June 27, 2023. …
When Saba Saba meant one manCitizen Digital
… Wandayi, who did not accept or deny that Orengo helped him out of prison, said he also did the governor a favour by dropping his bid for governorship in 2022 at the instigation of late former prime minister, Raila Odinga. …
Wandayi to Orengo: You would have seen dust if i did not drop Siaya governor bidCitizen Digital
… Wandayi, who did not accept or deny that Orengo helped him out of prison, said he also did the governor a favour by dropping his bid for governorship in 2022 at the instigation of late former prime minister, Raila Odinga. …
Wandayi to Orengo: You would have seen dust if i did not drop Siaya governor bidCitizen Digital
… "When we signed the 10-Point Agenda with the late Raila Odinga, we promised not to discuss anything until people were compensated, and under the united government, that promise is being fulfilled,” he said. …
Governor Nassir drums up support for national 10-Point AgendaThe Standard
… The very foundation that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga built as a basis for the broad-based government has been trashed. …
Complicit: How ODM has traded Raila's legacy for Ruto's powerThe Standard
… You worked with Raila Odinga to fight President William Ruto, but you failed,” he would say. …
Ruto and Muhoozi media fight has a silver liningSilas 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.
7 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.
7 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.
9 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 →