Oburu Odinga
Oburu Odinga is a prominent Kenyan politician and the elder brother of opposition leader Raila Odinga. He has served as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly and has been actively involved in shaping political strategies within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Known for his close political ties with his brother, Oburu has played a crucial role in various initiatives, including the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) aimed at fostering unity in Kenya. Recently, he was present during a significant meeting between Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, signaling potential shifts in political alliances ahead of the 2027 elections.
Born on Dec 31, 1949 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 4 | 5.25 | 0.37% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 196,425 | $106,000 | 387$ |
| Totals | 4 | 53,771,296 | 196,425 | $106,000 | 387$ |
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Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Oburu Odinga is also targeting MPs who supported the opposition.
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Kenya:
The elevation of Oburu as the ODM supremo makes him the seniormost politician from Nyanza in what is referred to as the kingpin.
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Kenya:
Winnie Odinga had a hard-tackle with new party leader Oburu Odinga regarding the future of the party.
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Kenya:
Oburu Odinga is Raila Odinga's brother and commented on the 2022 elections being Raila's to lose.
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Kenya:
Oburu Odinga stated that ODM's support for President Ruto in 2027 will depend on how he handles the party's interests.
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Kenya:
Oburu Odinga did not know he had been made the acting party leader of his late brother’s Orange Democratic Movement.
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Kenya:
Oburu Odinga has been endorsed as the new party leader of the ODM following the passing of Raila Odinga.
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Kenya:
Kahiga expressed his apologies to Senator Oburu Odinga and the larger extended family of Raila Odinga.
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Kenya:
Oburu Odinga is the Siaya Senator and co-chair of the funeral committee for his brother, Raila Odinga.
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Kenya:
Oburu Odinga is the Siaya Senator and co-chair of the funeral committee for his brother, Raila Odinga.
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