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
0.01%
Persistence
12 wks
Reach
3,460,353
Power
8,811$
Sentiment
5.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 7 6.29 2.88% +120% 53,771,296 3,407,728 $106,000 6,718$
United Kingdom 2 5.50 0.06% +20% 67,886,011 52,625 $2,700,000 2,093$
Totals 9 121,657,307 3,460,353 $2,806,000 8,811$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Kennedy Mong'are told local media that he had previously written books about public figures, including on veteran politician Raila Odinga. 6

BBC: Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president's daughter

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Karua was the running-mate of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in his failed presidential bid in elections in 2022. 5

BBC: Kenya's Martha Karua 'detained' in Tanzania ahead of Tundu Lissu court case

Kenya Kenya: The visit focused on the ongoing upgrades at Raila Odinga Stadium, the official venue for the national event scheduled for June 1. 7

The Standard: Madaraka Day preparations in top gear - PS Omollo says

Kenya Kenya: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged the government to invest in training the youth on Artificial Intelligence to help address the shortage of jobs among young people. 8

The Standard: Raila roots for AI technology to address job shortages

Kenya Kenya: Willis Otieno, the lawyer who in the 2022 presidential election petition attracted attention with his ‘Inky, Pinky, Ponky’ remark to advance Raila Odinga’s claim that he did not lose the election to William Ruto. 6

The Standard: Senate probes dubious referrals, expired drugs in public hospitals