Raila Amolo Odinga
Raila Amolo Odinga is a prominent Kenyan politician and leader of the opposition, known for his long-standing influence in Kenyan politics. Born on January 7, 1945, he has served in various governmental roles, including as Prime Minister of Kenya. Odinga is currently a candidate for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission, vying for the leadership role with significant support from East African nations.
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Raila Amolo Odinga is recognized for his spell binding magnetism.
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Kenya· 2026-03-02
Raila Amolo Odinga is recognized for his spell binding magnetism.
It will not be easy for Mbadi to achieve his dream of political greatnessKenya· 2026-03-01Raila Amolo Odinga’s burial after death on October 15, closes a long chapter of Kenyan and African political history.
Raila's courage to choose peace over raw powerKenya· 2025-12-13Raila Amolo Odinga’s death split his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which his strong personality had temporarily held together.
The glue that held ODM together melted after Raila's deathKenya· 2025-11-24
Raila Odinga was supported by Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2022 presidential election.
Why Uhuru Kenyatta is the man to watchKenya· 2025-11-17
Raila Amolo Odinga was celebrated as a freedom fighter whose moral courage and democratic convictions transcended borders and generations.
South Africa honors Raila in memorial service at Anglican churchKenya· 2025-11-05
Raila Amolo Odinga was a central figure in the struggle for pluralism and constitutionalism in Kenya.
Raila supported Somaliland's pursuit of recognitionKenya· 2025-11-04
Raila embodied the struggle for democracy, justice, and reform in Kenya for nearly half a century.
ODM's post-Raila era will be both promising and perilousKenya· 2025-11-03
Raila Amolo Odinga's death led to a cult-like atmosphere developing around his grave.
How Uhuru helped to turn Raila's grave into a shrineKenya· 2025-11-03
Raila Odinga was a significant figure in Kenya's political landscape and is remembered as an idea representing freedom, liberty, and nationhood.
Ordinary politicians have ideas but Raila Odinga was himself an ideaKenya· 2025-10-28
Kenya mourned the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.
Pastor Thomas Mutete's 25-year spiritual and intellectual journey of building loveKenya· 2025-10-26
Raila Amolo Odinga's body was received by a huge crowd at JKIA after his passing.
Icon Raila Odinga's agonising and highly celebrated last 72 hours as he departs worldKenya· 2025-10-24
Raila Amolo Odinga has rested, and Kenya stands at the edge of both history and hypocrisy.
They hated and betrayed Raila Odinga, but now they are mourning the loudest – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-10-24
Raila is a strong defender of devolution and gender justice in Kenya's political landscape.
Raila, the strong defender of devolution and gender justiceKenya· 2025-10-23
Raila Amolo Odinga’s life and legacy have long been woven with the threads of resilience, reform, and an almost divine sense of symbolism.
Raila Odinga's fifth star that never stopped shiningKenya· 2025-10-23
Raila was arguably the most criticised, misunderstood, and yet profoundly influential politician of our time.
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a supermanKenya· 2025-10-23Raila Odinga was a key figure in the creation of Kenya's 2010 Constitution and is remembered as an architect of modern democracy in Kenya.
How Raila midwifed new republic of Kenya
Tanzania· 2025-10-22
Kahiga's remarks suggested that Odinga’s death was God’s plan to help the Mt Kenya region regain access to State resources.
Mutahi Kahiga resigns from CoG leadership after outrage over 'offensive' Raila remarksKenya· 2025-10-22
Raila Amolo Odinga is referred to as Baba, the leader of the aggrieved side during the 2007 post-election violence in Kenya.
The 2007 post-election violence and my enduring love for RailaKenya· 2025-10-22Raila Amolo Odinga was an imposing figure in Kenyan politics, dominating the landscape with a presence that few could rival.
Why Ida is best-placed to unite emerging ODM factionsKenya· 2025-10-22
Raila Amolo Odinga has rested, and Kenya stands at the edge of both history and hypocrisy.
Those who hated and betrayed Raila now mourning the loudestKenya· 2025-10-22Raila Odinga was a defining leader in Kenya's political story, known for his struggle for democracy and justice.
Raila Odinga: The son of Africa whose fire never dimmedKenya· 2025-10-21
Even in death, Raila Amolo Odinga refuses to leave Kenya’s political stage.
Beyond the grave: Why Raila refuses to leave the stage even in deathKenya· 2025-10-21Raila Odinga was posthumously awarded the highest national honour in Kenya for his contributions to democracy and national unity.
Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honourKenya· 2025-10-21
Raila Amolo Odinga was a towering figure in Kenya’s political space, known for his resilience and reform efforts.
Ending tribal voting is the best way Kenyans can honour RailaKenya· 2025-10-21
Even in death, Raila Amolo Odinga refuses to leave Kenya’s political stage.
Beyond the grave: Even in death, Raila refuses to leave the stageKenya· 2025-10-21Raila Amolo Odinga was a former Prime Minister whose burial was recently attended by Uhuru Kenyatta.
PHOTOS: Uhuru visits Raila's graveKenya· 2025-10-20
Kenyans honour Raila Odinga as a true hero on Mashujaa Day.
Kenyans honour Raila Odinga as a true hero on Mashujaa DayKenya· 2025-10-20
Raila Odinga was described by President Ruto as a towering patriot and a quintessential hero.
Ruto dedicates Mashujaa Day to the memory of RailaKenya· 2025-10-20Raila Amolo Odinga was a constant presence in our public life—a man whose courage shaped our politics.
Tribute to Raila Odinga, the man who shaped my generationKenya· 2025-10-20