Siaya Governor James Orengo praised veteran former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He called him one of Kenya's most important leaders in history. Orengo credits Raila with key political and economic changes.Orengo spoke in an interview with a local media outlet on Monday, December 29, 2025. He thought about Raila's long
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Orengo Defends State House Visits, Rejects ODM–Ruto Alliance
Siaya County Governor James Orengo defended his recent State House visits. He opposes the Orange Democratic Movement joining the government. He said he does not go there to beg for development funds.In a local TV interview on Monday night, December 29, 2025, Orengo explained his position. He does not visit
ODM Leaders Reject Brokers, Insist Party Will Decide 2027 Path
Top ODM leaders pledged to protect their party at all costs. They won't let brokers sell it out to President William Ruto.Party figures like Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Deputy Leader Godfrey Osotsi, and Siaya Governor James Orengo denied sending anyone to deal with Ruto's government.Sifuna stressed that ODM members will
Otiende Warns ODM Against Boasting About Broad-Based Govt Role
Otiende Amollo, the National Vice Chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has chastised a faction of party officials, cautioning that their thoughtless remarks and constant boasts of being part of the broad-based government may ultimately render their party powerless.On Saturday, November 29, 2025, Amollo spoke in his Luo dialect,
ODM Leaders Split Over Broad-Based Cooperation With Ruto Government
Orengo’s Playful Moment as Kamba Elders Gift Him a Symbolic Walking Stick
Gachagua: Raila Surrounded Himself With Top Professionals
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out openly in praise of Raila Odinga's political association with top professionals.Gachagua, when speaking to Kikuyu professionals yesterday at night, attributed Raila's ability to stay afloat in Kenya's politics to top-notch leaders that were being elected through his party of Orange Democratic Party
Orengo Applauds Tanzanian Protesters for Honouring Raila
Siaya County Governor James Orengo has commended the people of Tanzania for honoring Kenya’s former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga, as the nation faces a post-election crisis.Prior to his passing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Raila Odinga was well-known for prioritizing the interests of his country over personal ambitions
Raila Odinga’s Exit: A Curse to Both Friends and Foes
Kindiki Backs Raila-Ruto Alliance, Dismisses Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has said the opposition stands no realistic chance against the emerging alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga in the 2027 General Election.Speaking in Siaya County on Monday, October 13, 2025, during a boda boda empowerment programme, Prof. Kindiki said the opposition