Tag: Raila Odinga legacy

Mwanda Ok-en Diend Ng’ato”, And The Politics of Zoning

by Chris Omondi -

The recent utterances by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership that there will be zoning in ODM's strongholds has left a bitter taste in the mouth of many people, especially those with intention to contest political seats with the party as their political vehicle to get power. I think it's going

Kalonzo Defends Sifuna, Warns ODM Risks Losing Raila’s Legacy

by Chris Omondi -

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka emphasized that the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) would signify a rejection of the values championed by the late Raila Odinga.In an interview on Herman Manyora’s podcast aired on March 27, 2026, the former vice president expressed his admiration

Oburu Oginga Reflects on Succeeding Raila as ODM Leader

by Chris Omondi -

Oburu Oginga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), expressed uncertainty about whether he can fully embody the legacy of his late brother, Raila Odinga, whom he succeeded as party leader. During an Iftar dinner hosted by President William Ruto at State House in Mombasa on the evening of

Caroli Omondi: Raila Rejected Broad-Based Political Deal

by Chris Omondi -

Mbunge wa Suba Kusini Caroli Omondi ambaye ametaka Wakenya kumuombea Kinara wa ODM Raila Odinga 'ili apone haraka'. Picha|Maktaba Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has asserted that the late Raila Odinga distanced himself from certain leaders who aligned with the so-called broad-based political arrangement, suggesting that their actions contradicted

Manyora: Ruto Used UNEP Appointment to Weaken Ida Odinga’s Influence

by Chris Omondi -

Political analyst Herman Manyora has articulated how President William Ruto strategically diminished the influence of Ida Odinga, the spouse of the late Raila Odinga, by appointing her as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Representative to Kenya.During his daily analysis on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, Manyora critiqued this decision, suggesting

Nelson Koech Accuses Sifuna of Self-Interest in ODM–UDA Alliance Dispute

by Chris Omondi -

Belgut Constituency Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has publicly criticized Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, asserting that Sifuna's opposition to the alliance between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance stems from self-serving motives.Koech alleges that Sifuna harbored aspirations for a Cabinet Secretary nomination and reacted

Miguna Defends Oketch Salah Amid Raila’s Inner Circle Claims

by Chris Omondi -

Lawyer Miguna Miguna has firmly defended businessman Oketch Salah, asserting that the recent public criticism directed at him is both unwarranted and fails to acknowledge his long-standing relationship with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Miguna, who has never met Salah, argues that the scrutiny aimed at him is “hypocritical, unreasonable, and

Debate Grows Over Ida Odinga’s UNEP Nomination

by Chris Omondi -

The nomination of Ida Odinga, the widow of the late Raila Odinga, to a position within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has generated a spectrum of reactions. Many individuals view this nomination as a commendable honor, extending congratulations to the President for offering support to Ida following the recent