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Published on October 15, 2026
Political analyst Peter Kagwanja has credited the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with playing a central role in securing the passage of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, revealing how he helped steer the referendum campaign while hospitalised at Nairobi Hospital. Kagwanja said Raila’s political pragmatism, strategic decisions and willingness to listen to public opinion helped overcome […]
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Ruto lined up prominent local leadersto back a coordinated bid to oust the governor.
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The relationship between Raila Odinga and President William Ruto was shaped by years of political friendship, disagreements, competing presidential ambitions, and, eventually, an unexpected alliance. The following are some of the key moments that defined their relationship. Raila and Ruto became political allies during the campaign against the proposed constitution in the 2005 referendum.
Published on October 15, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- From the struggle for multiparty democracy to the corridors of power, from the contested 2007 election to the Supreme Court-annulled 2017 presidential race, and ultimately to his final political realignment with William Ruto, Raila Odinga's career embodied the contradictions of Kenya's democratic journey.
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Somali-born Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali makes history with her Holborn and St Pancras by-election win, marking a milestone for women’s leadership in the UK.
Published on October 15, 2026
Homa Bay Governor and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has used the first anniversary of Raila Amolo Odinga’s death to call for party unity, stronger national support and renewed commitment to the late leader’s political vision ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a tribute marking one year since Raila’s death on […]
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One year after Raila Odinga’s death, the 2027 race is a puzzle with no familiar anchor. For almost four decades, Kenyan politics ran on a simple question; Where does Raila stand? Presidents, rivals and ordinary voters all organized their choices around the answer. October 15, marks one year since Raila Odinga died, and the country is still adjusting to a…
Published on October 15, 2026
As Kenya marks one year since the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga on Thursday, October 15, 2026, his political legacy extends beyond opposition campaigns and presidential contests to a series of negotiations that reshaped relationships between Kenya’s rival political camps. From working with President Daniel arap Moi to the 2008 power-sharing agreement […]
Published on October 15, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 – One year after Raila Odinga’s death, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces its biggest political test yet: whether it can remain a national political force without the man who built it, united its supporters and shaped its identity for more than two decades. The party still commands significant support, but disagreements over its leadership, its…
