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 (83 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
2,332,311
Power
4,598$
Sentiment
6.09
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 35 6.09 3.34% +30% 53,771,296 2,332,311 $106,000 4,598$
Totals 35 53,771,296 2,332,311 $106,000 4,598$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Mbadi previously helped organise opposition protests under former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's leadership. 5

The Standard: Mbadi: 2024 protests still dragging down Kenya's economy

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga is the late leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) whose political following is being contested. 5

The Standard: Inside ODM's billions fight to succeed Raila Odinga

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga’s political following is at the center of a struggle within the Orange Democratic Movement. 7

The Standard: Billions at stake: Why leaders are fighting viciously to succeed Raila

Kenya Kenya: The weeks following the death of Raila Odinga have produced a spectacle few anticipated. 6

The Standard: Winnie Odinga: Bold emergence igniting fierce struggle over ODM's political future