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From 'Chogo' to senator? Winnie Odinga steps into her own political spotlight

Published on October 15, 2026

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Winnie Odinga is seeking to step out of her father Raila Odingas shadow by announcing her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027.

Winnie Odinga is seeking to step out of her father Raila Odingas shadow by announcing her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027.

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From 'Chogo' to senator? Winnie Odinga steps into her own political spotlight

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: The Standard News FeedsBy Standard Digital👁 26 views

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Winnie Odinga is seeking to step out of her father Raila Odingas shadow by announcing her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027.

Winnie Odinga is seeking to step out of her father Raila Odingas shadow by announcing her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027.

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Swiss Race electability survey puts Wanga at 67%, Orengo at 54% in Luo Nyanza

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy EDITORIAL DESK👁 21 views

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 15 – A new survey by Swiss Race International has placed Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67% in the gubernatorial electability tracking, followed by Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election. The October 2026 Luo Nyanza Region County Governors Electability Tracking Report covers Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumuโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 15 – A new survey by Swiss Race International has placed Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67% in the gubernatorial electability tracking, followed by Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The October 2026 Luo Nyanza Region County Governors Electability Tracking Report covers Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties, assessing reported voter preferences among contenders seeking the gubernatorial seats.

In Kisumu, Prof. Tom Ojienda is reported to have 46%, ahead of Joshua Oron at 32%. In Migori, Mark Nyamita has 29%, narrowly ahead of Governor Ochilo Ayacko, who is at 27%.

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Removing Ruto is a pipe dream: Wandayi tells opposition ahead of 2027

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 26 views

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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned opposition politicians against underestimating President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, using Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary to defend ODM’s cooperation with the government. Speaking in Siaya County on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Wandayi addressed politicians opposed to the broad-based government arrangement, declaring that removing Ruto […]

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned opposition politicians against underestimating President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, using Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary to defend ODM’s cooperation with the government. Speaking in Siaya County on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Wandayi addressed politicians opposed to the broad-based government arrangement, declaring that removing Ruto […]

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Onyonka: Why Railas's decision to contest AUC post was a bad move

Published on October 15, 2026

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Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has opined that late former Prime Minister Raila Odingaโ€™s decision to contest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position was a mistake. Speaking on Tuesday, Onyonka said this was one of the most critical decisions, which was politically astounding. โ€œI think the idea of Raila going to the AU was not a good idea forโ€ฆ

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has opined that late former Prime Minister Raila Odingaโ€™s decision to contest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position was a mistake.

Speaking on Tuesday, Onyonka said this was one of the most critical decisions, which was politically astounding.

โ€œI think the idea of Raila going to the AU was not a good idea for the simple reason that there were issues; it was looking as if he was again continuing further to salvage President William Ruto,โ€ Onyonka told NTV on Monday.

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MP Jalangโ€™o Breaks Silence After Winnie Odingaโ€™s Senatorial Bid

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: RSS Feeds - Nairobi LeoBy [email protected]👁 35 views

Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor has broken his silence following Winnie Odinga's declaration that she will vie for the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election.

Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor has broken his silence following Winnie Odinga's declaration that she will vie for the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election.

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Ida Odinga asks Kenyans for three gifts in Railaโ€™s memory ahead of 2027 races

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: Politics โ€“ Capital FMBy BRUHAN MAKONG👁 26 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 15 โ€” Ida Odinga has urged Kenyans to uphold peace, love and tolerance as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election, calling on supporters to honour her late husband Raila Odingaโ€™s legacy by rejecting political violence and respecting opposing views. Speaking during commemorations marking the first anniversary of Railaโ€™s death, his widow asked Kenyans to embraceโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 15 โ€” Ida Odinga has urged Kenyans to uphold peace, love and tolerance as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election, calling on supporters to honour her late husband Raila Odingaโ€™s legacy by rejecting political violence and respecting opposing views.

Speaking during commemorations marking the first anniversary of Railaโ€™s death, his widow asked Kenyans to embrace three values she described as gifts in his memory: peace, tolerance and love.

โ€œI want to ask you for three gifts in his memory. I donโ€™t want to ask for more. I want to ask for three gifts,โ€ Ida told mourners.

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Simba Arati announces how ODM will issue ticket for Nairobi senator seat after Winnie Odinga's bid

Published on October 15, 2026

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Simba Arati pledges free and fair ODM nominations as Winnie Odinga enters Nairobi's 2027 Senate race, setting up a contest with Lang'ata MP Jalang'o looming.

Simba Arati pledges free and fair ODM nominations as Winnie Odinga enters Nairobi's 2027 Senate race, setting up a contest with Lang'ata MP Jalang'o looming.

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