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
7 wks
Reach
1,531,176
Power
3,018$
Sentiment
5.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 10 5.40 1.68% +70% 53,771,296 1,531,176 $106,000 3,018$
Totals 10 53,771,296 1,531,176 $106,000 3,018$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga is the ODM leader who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with President William Ruto. 5

The Standard: Betrayal: Raila's promised 10-point agenda stalls as committee falters

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga's death is the subject of the inter-state inquest that Governor Orengo is advocating for. 5

The Standard: Why Governor Orengo is pushing for inter-state inquest into Raila Odinga's death

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga was the late leader who participated in the talks with President William Ruto regarding the 10-Point Agenda. 5

The Standard: Rights groups dismiss protest compensations plan as "political hoodwink"

Kenya Kenya: Wandayi noted that it would have been the late Raila Odinga’s wish for his team to continue working with the Kenya Kwanza government. 7

The Standard: Wandayi: Early campaigns? Not me

Kenya Kenya: Ida's appointment is not seen as a reward for being Raila's widow. 5

The Standard: Ida appointment to UNEP is not a reward for being Raila's widow

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga is mentioned as a leader whose absence raises questions about succession in Kenya. 5

The Standard: After Raila, can Sifuna lead restless Kenyans to Canaan?

Kenya Kenya: Raila Odinga is mentioned as a leader whose absence raises questions about succession in Kenya. 5

The Standard: After Raila, can Sifuna lead restless Kenyans to long-promised land of milk and honey?