Raila Odinga
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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 93 | 5.66 | 8.08% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 5,213,620 | $106,000 | 10,278$ |
| Tanzania | 10 | 4.70 | 0.68% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 445,174 | $63,000 | 470$ |
| France | 3 | 5.67 | 0.15% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 96,654 | $2,700,000 | 3,998$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 9,856 | $430,000 | 429$ |
| Ghana | 2 | 6.50 | 0.32% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 100,886 | $67,000 | 218$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,301 | $530,000 | 226$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 26,796 | $303,000 | 79$ |
| Algeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 43,851,044 | 48,082 | $170,000 | 186$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 5.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 83,280 | $17,000 | 68$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 75,948 | $120,000 | 247$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Totals | 116 | 501,726,920 | 6,122,979 | $7,206,000 | 16,930$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
ODM leader Raila Odinga wants the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report implemented if his party is to continue cooperating with the Kenya Kwanza government.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga’s performance in the African Union Commission elections sends an unmistakable message about Kenya’s diplomatic clout in Africa.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga lost his bid for the AUC Chairmanship, which contributed to the conflict between the couple.
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Kenya:
Odinga was the ODM leader who accused Kibaki of stealing the vote in the 2007 elections.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga was Kivuitu's challenger in the controversial 2007 General Election.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga is a former Prime Minister whose support is sought by both Kalonzo and Gachagua in their political endeavors.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga is reported to be pushing for a deal similar to the one he signed with President Daniel Moi in 1997.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga is a veteran opposition leader and five-time presidential candidate navigating his political future.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga is the ODM leader and is negotiating a political deal with President William Ruto.
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Kenya:
Raila is back on the hustings with remarkable energy after the Addis Ababa debacle.
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