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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Raila Junior explains viral video of him addressing Kilgoris residents behind fence By Kenneth Gachie August 11, 2026 11:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Raila Odinga Junior has sought t …
Raila Junior explains viral video of him addressing Kilgoris residents behind fenceCitizen Digital
Political leaders visit Ida Odinga to honour Raila, push for issue-based campaigns By Citizen Reporter August 11, 2026 03:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Leaders from 10 political parties visit Mama Ida …
Political leaders visit Ida Odinga to honour Raila, push for issue-based campaignsThe Standard
… hat former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement had forced voters to choose between two newcomers to the top job."It will be hard if we, the opposition, act as if this is 2022 because then Uhuru was going home; we had to pick from people outside government between Ruto and Raila …
Stop branding rivals 'moles', Kioni cautions opposition leadersCitizen Digital
… He revealed that the Late Prime Minister Raila Odinga had engaged with him on several occasions towards housing, universal health coverage and many of his projects before his demise. …
'I am very proud of you,' Ruto tells Kenya Kwanza MPs over their track recordCapital News
… Oburu contrasted the current arrangement with the 2018 political handshake between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, arguing that ODM has secured greater representation in government under the current partnership. …
Ruto, Oburu Defend Broad-Based Govt as UDA, ODM Unity Takes Centre StageCapital News
… The broad-based government was formed following political engagements between Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, creating a working arrangement between sections of the former opposition and the Kenya Kwanza administration. …
Ruto, Oburu Lead Broad-Based Parliamentary Retreat in Naivasha Ahead of 2027 ElectionCitizen Digital
… He accused them of misleading the public about advancing what former prime minister Raila Odinga advocated for. …
Atwoli warns security officers leaking confidential information to GachaguaThe Standard
… The President also recalled his engagement with the late Raila Odinga shortly after the 2022 election, saying his objective was to reduce political divisions and bring the country together. …
Ruto: Kenya's future must come before political differencesCapital News
… The partnership emerged from the political understanding between President Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, which brought previously opposing political forces into a working relationship within government. …
Ruto, ODM leadership retreat to Naivasha as 2027 alliance talks gather paceThe Standard
… Mudavadi also challenged the opposition to consider the 2022 presidential election figures, arguing that the combined political strength of Ruto and former opposition leader Raila Odinga under the Broad-Based arrangement could significantly alter the 2027 contest.“Take Ruto’s 7,1 …
Mudavadi: Winning presidency is not a walk in the parkODM 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 →