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… o By Vocalize Leaders affiliated with the broad-based government clashed with their counterparts from the Linda Mwananchi movement and the United Opposition during the memorial marking the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County …
‘Tutam’ vs ‘Wantam’: Political rivalry takes centre stage at Raila memorialCapital News
… Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi defended ODM’s cooperation with Ruto’s administration, declaring that the President would secure overwhelming support in Siaya County in the 2027 General Election. …
Linda Mwananchi-ODM rivalry takes centre stage at Raila MemorialCapital News
… Speaking during the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, Arati warned party members against abandoning ODM, insisting that they should remain in the party and help rebuild it rather than pursue interests he suggested were being …
ODM urges rebels to reconsider exit as Arati maintains ‘sponsor’ label for Linda Mwananchi campCitizen Digital
… Onyonka said this as thousands of Kenyans who supported and admired the late Kenya's political premier Raila Odinga continue to stream in at Migwena grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, to honour his first death anniversary.
Onyonka: Why Railas's decision to contest AUC post was a bad moveCapital News
… In a speech delivered by Kisii Governor Simba Arati at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, on Thursday, Oburu said he was following strict medical instructions to rest, but maintained that his mind remained focused on the Orange Democratic Movement’s political agenda …
Oburu: Doctors have ordered me to stay away from public eventsCitizen Digital
… Speaking during the memorial event in honor of Raila’s first death anniversary at Migwena grounds, Bondo, Siaya County Ida said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader was advised by his doctors not to attend the event. …
Oburu is not very sick, he is alive - Ida OdingaCapital News
… Her announcement comes after a section of Luo elders symbolically crowned her as Raila’s political heir during a ceremony at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 3, 2026. …
Winnie Odinga enters Nairobi Senate race after elders endorse her as Raila’s heirCitizen Digital
Ida Odinga: Let us uphold peace and tolerance like Raila did By Moses Kinyanjui October 15, 2026 02:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ida Odinga speaking at Migwena grounds in Bondo, Siaya County during th …
Ida Odinga: Let us uphold peace and tolerance like Raila didCitizen Digital
… Speaking during Raila’s memorial on October 15, 2026, at Migwena grounds, Siaya County, Dr Macharia said he had supported Raila throughout his political journey. …
Raila was the President that Kenya needed but never had – Dr SK MachariaCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Thousands of Kenyans who supported and admired the late Kenya's political premier Raila Odinga continue to stream in at Migwena grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, to honour his first death anniversary. …
Thousands throng Bondo to honour Raila's first death anniversaryThe 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.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Mama Ida Odinga expressed disappointment over booing, shouting and heckling at the first anniversary of former ODM leader Raila Odinga's death on Thursday in Bondo, saying such conduct was disrespectful to his memory and cross-party friendships he had built.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested five suspects after youths disrupted the first anniversary commemoration of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County. Officers recovered a machete, sword and knife during the arrests.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders from the broad-based government clashed with counterparts from the Linda Mwananchi movement and the United Opposition at a memorial marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death in Bondo, Siaya County, with supporters chanting rival "Tutam" and "Wantam" slogans. ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati defended the party's commitment to the broad-based government arrangement and promised free and fair party primaries.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, ODM leaders and members of the Linda Mwananchi faction expressed divergent views on the party's relationship with President William Ruto's administration, with ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati urging members to stay in the party while Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi defended ODM's cooperation with Ruto's government, and Siaya Governor James Orengo emphasizing the need to maintain an opposition capable of holding the government accountable.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati urged members threatening to leave the party to reconsider, while accusing those in the Linda Mwananchi faction of being funded by political sponsors, amid tensions over ODM's cooperation with President William Ruto's administration.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has said that late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's decision to contest for the African Union Commission chairperson position was a mistake, arguing it gave President William Ruto political credit and received unusual public backing for an AU candidate.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Senator Oburu Oginga says his doctors have ordered him to avoid public appearances as he recovers, and he missed his brother Raila Odinga's first death anniversary at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo on Thursday. Oburu, who turned 83, said he remains engaged in party activities despite his absence.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ida Odinga, wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, confirmed that her brother-in-law Oburu Odinga is alive but unwell and was advised by doctors not to attend a memorial event in Bondo, Siaya County. Oburu requested prayers for his recovery and has experienced several periods of ill health throughout 2026, including recent admission to The Nairobi Hospital on October 4.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat, citing the opening created by Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions. She pledged to bring young people into elective politics alongside her candidacy.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
At her late husband Raila Odinga's first-year death anniversary in Siaya County, Ida Odinga called on Kenyans to uphold the principles of peace and tolerance that Raila championed throughout his political career, urging youth to pursue change through lawful channels.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Royal Media Services Chairman Dr SK Macharia described late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a committed democrat and great Kenyan, calling him "a president that Kenya needed but never had" during Raila's memorial on October 15, 2026, in Siaya County.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of Kenyans attended a commemoration at Migwena grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, to honour the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His widow Ida Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo called for the occasion to remain apolitical and focused on his legacy.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migwena Sports and Cultural Ground, located eight kilometres south of Bondo in Siaya County, hosted celebrations marking Raila Odinga's first death anniversary. The nearly 10-acre ground, established in 1930 by colonial administration as a community sporting venue, has historically served as a meeting point for clans across the region through sports and cultural performances.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto unveiled a new political slogan, "Usawa ni sawa, Mbele Pamoja," during a Wednesday visit to Bondo town in Siaya County, marking a shift from his previous "Kazi ni Kazi" messaging.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched a new political slogan, "Usawa ni sawa, Mbele Pamoja," in Bondo town, Siaya County, as he seeks a winning message for the 2027 presidential race.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of mourners, including political leaders and ODM supporters, gathered at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, with attendees calling for partisan politics to stay out of the commemoration. The event featured music, dance, gospel performances, and cultural displays.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
At a commemoration of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, his widow Ida cautioned politicians against using his legacy for personal or political gain, urging Kenyans to honour him through peace, tolerance, and love rather than political rivalry.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Winnie Odinga declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election during her father Raila Odinga's first death anniversary commemoration. The announcement puts the seat currently held by Edwin Sifuna, who is pursuing presidential ambitions, into focus.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga threatened to quit the Orange Democratic Movement, saying she would rather join another party than abandon the fight for justice in Kenya. Speaking at an anniversary event in Bondo, she said she was unwilling to forfeit her commitment to the values her late brother Raila and father Jaramogi had championed.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15 at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, as their escalating public feud threatened to overshadow the ceremony honouring one of Kenya's most influential political figures. Ruto instead undertook development activities in the Rift Valley, commissioning NG-CDF offices and launching infrastructure projects, while opposition leaders gathered in Siaya to pay tribute to Raila.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pictures show Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Oginga celebrating his 83rd birthday at Nairobi Hospital alongside family, friends, and officials, amid questions about his health and whereabouts. The Siaya Senator reflected on sharing his birthday with October 15, the date his younger brother Raila died in 2025.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ida Odinga said she did not accompany her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, to India because she understood he was travelling for a routine medical check-up and did not believe his condition was serious. She said she would have travelled with him had she known he was seriously ill.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →