Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga

politician Kenya

Raila Odinga is a prominent Kenyan opposition leader and political figure, known for his long-standing struggle for democracy in Kenya. Born on January 7, 1945, he has been a key player in the country's politics for decades, having run for the presidency multiple times. A former Prime Minister, Odinga's advocacy for multi-party democracy in the 1980s led to his imprisonment and subsequent exile. He has garnered significant support from various African leaders and is currently a candidate for the presidency of the African Union Commission, where he aims to address pressing regional conflicts.

Born on Jan 01, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
3,140,088
Power
6,108$
Sentiment
5.19
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 61 5.41 3.78% +50% 53,771,296 3,050,263 $106,000 6,013$
Tanzania 1 5.00 0.15% +0% 59,734,213 89,826 $63,000 95$
Totals 62 113,505,509 3,140,089 $169,000 6,108$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Mbadi said former President Uhuru Kenyatta lacks the capacity to make ODM leader Raila Odinga President in 2027. 5

The Standard: Political turncoats: Raila's allies massive shift to Ruto's hardliners

Kenya Kenya: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has moved to tame a growing rebellion within his party. 7

The Standard: Raila piles pressure on Ruto to implement MoU

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga is a prominent opposition leader who participated in a political handshake with President Daniel arap Moi. 6

The Standard: Handshake governments didn't start with Raila and won't end with him

Kenya Kenya: Intra-party fights have attended to Raila Odinga's loaning of ODM experts to the Kenya Kwanza government. 4

The Standard: Mbadi's economic misadventures show ODM can't offer better leadership

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga is the ODM leader facing uncertainties over his future presidential prospects. 5

The Standard: Shaky centre: Raila at crossroads as uncertainties over future grow

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga has once again sent mixed signals over the party’s support for President William Ruto amid fears there could be trouble in paradise in their political union. 5

The Standard: Implementation of ODM-UDA pact to determine our support for Ruto, says Raila as he defends Sifuna