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 | 23 | 6.22 | 2.10% | +240% | 53,771,296 | 3,840,105 | $106,000 | 7,570$ |
| Totals | 23 | 53,771,296 | 3,840,105 | $106,000 | 7,570$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Sakaja asked President William Ruto to rename the facility Raila Odinga International Stadium in honor of the late former Prime Minister.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga is referenced as a political figure against whom Rigathi Gachagua would like to model himself.
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Kenya:
Raila's sister's burial highlights the power rifts within ODM.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga's sister is the subject of a burial site dispute among Luo elders.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga's passing has unsettled the political landscape and exposed the fragility of the ODM–UDA political handshake.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga had championed the party's cooperation with the Ruto administration.
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Kenya:
Raila Odinga is mentioned as a key figure in the Kibaki-Raila Grand Coalition government.
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Kenya:
This year’s Piny Luo Festival will be the first held since the passing of its patron, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
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Kenya:
There has been an outpouring of shamelessness since Raila Odinga’s death.
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Kenya:
Nassir said that the win was an honour to the party founder the late Raila Odinga.
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