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Winnie Odinga

Also known as: EALA MP Winnie Odinga · Raila's daughter Winnie Odinga · Winnie said · East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga

East African Legislative Assembly MP contesting Nairobi Senate seat in 2027 after father Raila Odinga's death.

2026-04-272026-10-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    … His sister, EALA MP Winnie Odinga, has also indicated plans to seek elective office in the 2027 elections, pointing to the emergence of a new generation of Odingas in active politics. …

    ‘Mtoto wa Simba ni Simba’: Ida Endorses Raila Junior’s Kibra Bid
  3. Citizen Digital

    … As he left, some residents called on him to return to the area with his sister, Winnie Odinga. …

    Raila Junior explains viral video of him addressing Kilgoris residents behind fence
  4. Capital News

    … Earlier political speculation had suggested that Raila JR sister,Winnie Odinga, was keen to vie for a parliamentary seat in the next General Election. …

    Raila Odinga Jr’s latest Kibra meetings fuel fresh speculation over 2027 parliamentary ambitions
  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 3 – Winnie Odinga has said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is yet to determine its position ahead of the 2027 General Election, maintaining that the party’s members not individual leaders will decide whether to back President William Ruto or field their ow …

    Winnie Says ODM Yet to Settle on 2027 Presidential Race
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Then you learn to accept the new you.” Winnie adds, with laughter breaking through honesty: “I don’t even sweat I just feel heat. …

    ‘Where is the toilet?’ The quest for dignity in menopausal women navigating urinary incontinence
  8. May 2026
  9. The Standard

    … That is why recent public interventions by Kisumu MP Ruth Odinga, EALA MP Winnie Odinga, and Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat Mama Ida Odinga, widow of the late Raila Odinga, should not be dismissed as routine political noise. …

    Odingas have sent their daughters and Mbadi should listen
  10. The Standard

    … Winnie Odinga blows hot and cold, principled one day, silent the next. Odinga Jr was recently in Kibra endorsing President Ruto. …

    The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTreasury CS John Mbadi speaks in Ndhiwa as his feud with Winnie Odinga escalates. …

    Winning an election is not necessarily a mark of wisdom, Mr Mbadi
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe war of words between the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s daughter, Winnie Odinga, has split political leaders in Nyanza. …

    Kidero tells CS Mbadi to respect Odinga family
  13. Citizen Digital

    ODM rift deepens as Mbadi clashes with Ruth, Winnie and Ida Odinga over ‘post Raila era’ remarks By Emmanuel Too May 17, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi leads a technical t …

    ODM rift deepens as Mbadi clashes with Ruth, Winnie and Ida Odinga over ‘post Raila era’ remarks

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. 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 →

Thursday 15 October

  1. ODM deputy leader urges wavering members to stay in party

    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 →

  2. Kisii Governor pledges free, fair ODM primary nominations

    Kisii Governor Simba Arati has pledged that the ODM party will conduct free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, including for the Nairobi Senate seat, following disputes in past party primaries and the entry of East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga into the race.

    15 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Winnie Odinga honours late father Raila in emotional tribute

    EALA MP Winnie Odinga honoured her father, former prime minister Raila Odinga, recalling their last conversation in India and saying she feels his presence when with his people. She thanked the public, friends and family who have supported her family since Raila died a year ago.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Oburu on medical leave, absent from Raila memorial

    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 →

  5. Winnie Odinga announces Nairobi Senate race bid

    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 →

  6. Winnie Odinga declares bid for Nairobi Senator seat

    EALA Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has announced her intention to contest for the Nairobi Senator position in the 2027 elections, saying she will take over as incumbent Edwin Sifuna seeks higher office. She stated her ambition is to have young people in leadership positions.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  7. Politicians vie to claim Raila Odinga's political legacy

    A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.

    15 October 2026 · Capital News →

  8. ODM confronts succession crisis and identity questions after Raila

    One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement faces internal disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto, and whether it should field its own 2027 presidential candidate or support Ruto's re-election. In July 2026, party leader Oburu Oginga announced ODM would not field a presidential candidate and would support Ruto instead, a decision that has exposed tensions within the party.

    15 October 2026 · Capital News →

  9. Raila Odinga enjoyed simple pleasures beyond politics

    An opinion piece recalls Raila Odinga as a man who appreciated ordinary life and conversations despite his political prominence, including time with childhood friends in village bars and at parliamentary social spaces.

    15 October 2026 · The Standard →

  10. Thousands gather in Bondo for Raila Odinga anniversary

    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 →

  11. Winnie Odinga announces 2027 Nairobi Senate seat bid

    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 →

  12. Ruth Odinga threatens to leave ODM over justice commitment

    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 →

  13. Winnie Odinga announces candidacy for Nairobi Senate seat 2027

    On the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, his youngest daughter Winnie Odinga announced her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, stepping into politics in her own right as Edwin Sifuna seeks higher office.

    15 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Ida Odinga explains absence from Raila's India trip

    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 →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Swaleh Mdoe releases book on Raila Odinga's political legacy

    Veteran journalist and Citizen TV Swahili news anchor Swaleh Mdoe has released a new book titled "RAILA ODINGA: The man, the legend, the enigma" reflecting on the former Prime Minister's life and political legacy a year after his death. Mdoe says he wrote the book to document Odinga's history as a fighter for democracy and good governance, having witnessed many of his remarkable events as a journalist in Kenya.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Raila Odinga's family calls for political ceasefire at memorial

    The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for a political ceasefire ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15, inviting Kenyans and leaders across the political divide to set aside their differences and honour his memory at a memorial that will bring together people from different political parties, ethnic communities and countries.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Raila's family calls for political truce on October 15 memorial

    Raila Odinga's family, led by his daughter Winnie, has called for a political ceasefire ahead of his first anniversary memorial on October 15, urging leaders to honour him without turning the occasion into political competition or rivalry between camps.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Winnie Odinga says voters' interests trump family convenience

    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 →

Monday 24 August

  1. Mama Ida Odinga endorses son's Kibra parliamentary bid

    Mama Ida Odinga endorsed her son Raila Odinga Junior's bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat during celebrations marking her 76th birthday, appealing to Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him as he enters elective politics and carry forward his late father's political legacy.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Raila Junior clarifies video of addressing residents from behind fence

    Raila Odinga Junior has explained a viral video showing him addressing Kilgoris residents from behind a wire-mesh fence during President Ruto's daughter's traditional engagement ceremony on August 8. He said the residents' warmth reflected their affection for his late father and promised an official visit to discuss local issues.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Raila Odinga Jr holds Kibra meetings, signals 2027 electoral ambitions

    Raila Odinga Jr has held grassroots meetings in Kibra and told residents he is planning for the constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election, though it remains unclear whether he intends to contest the Kibra parliamentary seat or seek election in Embakasi South.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 3 August

  1. ODM has not decided 2027 presidential stance, Winnie Odinga says

    Winnie Odinga, an EALA legislator, says the Orange Democratic Movement has not determined whether to support President William Ruto's re-election or field its own candidate in 2027, with the decision to be made by party members through the National Delegates Convention later this year.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Menopause-related urinary incontinence affects women's dignity and mobility

    Health experts estimate one in three women experience urinary incontinence during perimenopause or menopause, though many avoid seeking help due to stigma. The issue remains largely unspoken in health systems and urban planning, affecting women's public participation and quality of life.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Odinga women's public statements signal family distress

    An opinion piece argues that public interventions by Ruth Odinga, Winnie Odinga, and Ida Odinga carry symbolic weight in Luo culture, signaling that the Odinga family feels cornered and believes something sacred is under strain, and suggests John Mbadi should heed their message about Raila's legacy in Nyanza.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 25 May

  1. Oburu Oginga's leadership leaves ODM in turmoil

    An opinion piece argues that ODM has fallen into disarray seven months after Raila Odinga's death, with Senator Oburu Oginga's interim leadership showing insufficient capacity to preserve the party. The turmoil intensified after August 2024, when ODM's chairman, Minority Leader, and two deputy party leaders joined President Ruto's Cabinet following a handshake with Raila, which critics said undermined the party's role as the principal opposition force.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Winning elections doesn't confer wisdom, columnist tells Mbadi

    A Standard columnist criticizes Treasury CS John Mbadi for claiming that elective office is required to offer counsel to those in power, arguing that ballot papers do not confer intellectual superiority and that voters' lived experience of hardship gives them valid insight independent of electoral success.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 18 May

  1. Kidero urges CS Mbadi to respect Odinga family amid dispute

    Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has accused National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of being disrespectful to the Odinga family amid a dispute with Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie, calling on Mbadi to focus on his constitutional mandate to serve the people rather than engage in political contestation.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. ODM tensions escalate between Mbadi and Odinga family members

    Treasury CS John Mbadi has clashed publicly with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga and other ODM figures over calls for party tolerance and accommodation of leaders with divergent views, including ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Mbadi questioned bringing back party members he said had publicly threatened to quit, framing the dispute around loyalty to party leadership.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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