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 Prime Minister and ODM founder whose Broad-Based Government arrangement with President Ruto is subject to public polling on national direction.
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Capital News
… Oburu, the elder brother of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Siaya Senator, assumed the leadership of ODM following Raila’s death in October 2025. …
‘They are coming for you’: Gachagua warns Oburu as ODM leadership fued deepensCitizen Digital
… Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has accused the Linda Mwananchi convoy of being financed by "that retired man." ODM's Junet Mohamed has claimed Uhuru played a role in the internal ODM fractures that followed Raila Odinga's death, alleging the former president was funding t …
‘Sponsor!’ Uhuru Kenyatta’s shadow looms over Ruto govt as campaigns intensifyCapital News
… It also thanked medical facilities in Homa Bay and Kisumu for treating injured supporters and singled out Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s widow Ida Odinga for condemning the violence. …
Linda Mwananchi wants Wanga, Kaluma arrested over alleged state-sanctioned violenceCitizen Digital
… Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said the initial estimate of about Sh35 billion was prepared by University of Nairobi Enterprise Services (UNES) as a concept before construction was handed to a contractor. “The designs of this Raila Odinga Stadium was done by the UNES, t …
Government explains Sh10.85 billion variations in Talanta Stadium costCapital News
… She said devolution, which was championed by political leaders including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, had shifted development decisions away from an overly centralised system and given marginalised regions a stronger voice in determining how public resources are spent. …
Wanga: Homa Bay roads expose decades of marginalisation, not failure of devolutionCitizen Digital
… She was also swift to praise the broad-based partnership crafted by the late Raila Odinga and President William Ruto and inked in 2025, saying it will be the antidote to long-running development flaws. …
'Homa Bay iko Yemen?' tweet has leaders at pains to explain dusty roads, underdevelopmentCitizen Digital
… I did a good run with Raila Odinga. That's just about enough. …
I am most suited to be President - Martha KaruaCitizen Digital
… Jakakimba, a former Raila Odinga aide and Suba North Parliamentary aspirant, made the remarks in a statement that appears to respond to growing criticism of the state of infrastructure in Homa Bay County following the latest Linda Mwananchi tour of the region. …
Jakakimba defends Ruto development record amid Homa Bay infrastructure criticismThe Standard
… inst the Linda Mwananchi brigade ahead of the rally in Homa Bay, in a blatant abuse of the law, rationality and tolerance.For a region that has evolved into one of the cradles of democracy, trailblasers like the late Phoebe Asiyo and the father of democracy, the late Raila Odinga …
Anatomy of shame: Selective justice as goons wreak havoc in Homa BayThe Standard
… inst the Linda Mwananchi brigade ahead of the rally in Homa Bay, in a blatant abuse of the law, rationality and tolerance.For a region that has evolved into one of the cradles of democracy, trailblasers like the late Phoebe Asiyo and the father of democracy, the late Raila Odinga …
Shame as Gladys Wanga and Kaluma unleash violence against freedomODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has rejected calls for smaller political parties in Ukambani to dissolve and join Wiper Party in support of its leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muli argues parties should retain their identities and negotiate partnerships on equal terms, saying declining to fold into Wiper does not mean opposing Ukambani interests.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement will hold month-long commemorations in October, one year after the death of founder and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, beginning with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony on October 2 and including a major memorial rally in Kakamega.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka held talks on forging a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, agreeing that opposition leaders must work together to mount a credible challenge to President William Ruto and restore what they described as Kenya's constitutional democracy.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA Research opinion poll released in September 2026 indicates that more than half of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government arrangement between President William Ruto and the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga, with 76 per cent of respondents feeling the country is moving in the wrong direction and only 15 per cent believing Kenya is moving in the right direction.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research opinion poll released on September 9 shows that more than half of Kenyans oppose President Ruto's Broad-Based Government arrangement with the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga, with 76 per cent of respondents expressing that the country is moving in the wrong direction—the highest level recorded in the tracking period.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Wiper Patriotic Front is expanding its political presence in Nyanza ahead of party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's planned tour, with officials meeting in Kisumi to prepare a coordinated programme for the visit and announcing plans to open new offices in Migori and Siaya.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA Research survey of 2,048 adults across all 47 counties conducted in June found that 66 per cent of respondents say their personal economic situation has worsened since the 2022 election, while 12 per cent report improvement and 23 per cent say it has remained the same. Regional disparities emerged, with Mt Kenya recording the highest share at 79 per cent reporting a worsening situation, followed by Western at 74 per cent.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research survey found 52 per cent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government arrangement between President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, while 30 per cent support it. The poll was conducted among 2,048 adults across all 47 counties in June 2026.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Peter Kimari, a former Mathioya MP, has been unanimously elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson, replacing Njuguna Mubea who resigned and defected to the People's Party of Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims he founded Linda Mwananchi and had the blessing of late ODM leader Raila Odinga to form parallel political outfits including Kenya Moja. Amisi has since left Linda Mwananchi to launch his own People Renaissance Movement party, which he launched in August 2026.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has left the Azimio coalition and declared support for President William Ruto, citing the government's development record in Samburu as her reason for the switch.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed criticized opposition parties for holding hotel meetings and retreats to find a common presidential candidate for 2027, saying ODM has already settled on its preferred choice. His remarks came after opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and others signed a unity pledge and coalition agreement in August to jointly select a single presidential candidate.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and the opposition are in a scramble for the Maa vote ahead of the 2027 general election, with both parties conducting a charm offensive targeting the Maasai-dominated counties of Narok, Samburu, and Kajiado, seen as a critical voting bloc that could determine the outcome.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to launch a new political party under Linda Mwananchi to challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino claimed the new party will be democratic with free and fair nominations, and criticized ODM for abandoning democratic ideals championed by former PM Raila Odinga.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli told Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that his time to seek the presidency has not yet arrived, saying he is not adequately prepared for a national campaign and should focus on building his political team first.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Katrin Hagemann, the European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe who previously served as the bloc's Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, died suddenly on September 3. Kenya's Ambassador to Zimbabwe described her as a warm and gracious diplomat who was supportive of Kenya and its embassy in Harare.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
For two decades, Kenyan elections have been decided less by ideology than by the arithmetic of stitching ethnic and regional blocs together into winning coalitions, from the 2002 National Rainbow Coalition through the 2024 broad-based government and toward 2027.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga says he has been discharged from hospital after two days and is recovering at his Nairobi home, dismissing reports that he had been readmitted to Nairobi Hospital.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga dismissed claims he was readmitted to hospital, saying he was discharged on Monday and is recuperating at his Nairobi residence after a brief general checkup. The 83-year-old ODM party leader said he had received several visitors, including Cabinet officials, and urged Kenyans not to be alarmed by illness reports.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential ambitions, saying his declaration came too late and lacks the long-term planning and political networks needed for a successful campaign ahead of the next General Election. Wanga argued that presidency requires extensive preparation and noted that late ODM leader Raila Odinga's unsuccessful contests demonstrated the importance of political circumstances and proximity to the ruling establishment.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli says the country has no serious opposition without the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and called on opposition leaders to accept that Raila was the force holding the opposition together. Atwoli endorsed President William Ruto's leadership and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard examines the complex legacy of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who became prominent in the 1990s after forming the Youth for Kanu '92 movement to counter the emerging opposition led by Raila Odinga.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines the complex legacy of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who rose to prominence in the 1990s after forming Youth for Kanu '92 (YK92) to counter opposition movements led by Raila Odinga.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
EALA MP Winnie Odinga said her political decisions will be guided by voters' expectations rather than family name alone, and she is prepared to pursue her convictions independently if forced to choose between political convenience and her beliefs.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election during a return to Homa Bay County with Linda Mwananchi leaders. Orengo argued that the Luo community deserves the presidency and called on regional leaders, including Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang', to support his bid.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →