Oburu Odinga Stories

Ndolo accuses ODM leaders of self-interest in anniversary planning
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 01, 2025

MP Reuben Ndolo threatened to mobilise supporters to block the celebrations if the party failed to heed his call.

Political analysts weigh in as ODM faces crucial test of unity after Raila’s death
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 24, 2025

This development came just days after Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir confirmed that the party was scheduled to hold its first Central Committee m...

ODM meets families of victims killed during Raila Odinga’s body viewing
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 24, 2025

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna hosted relatives of Vincent Otieno Ogutu, Evan Onyango Kiche, Josfae Jida Burka, and Josephine Akeng’o, victims of...

Symbolic shaving ceremony ushering Raila Jr into family leadership explained
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 23, 2025

The ceremony, known as liedo, marked Raila Junior’s formal recognition as the new head of the Odinga family, just four days after his father’s burial.

Ruto recounts painful moment he found out about Raila’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President said he was on his way to his office around 6:40 am on Wednesday when a WhatsApp message arrived from Raila’s elder brother, Senator Obu...

Senator Oburu urges President Ruto to promote Raila’s security team
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Senator Oburu said the officers had shown unwavering loyalty, standing by Raila through illness and political challenges, and deserved recognition for...

Senator Oburu remembers Raila as best friend, principled leader
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

Speaking during Raila’s burial, Oburu said losing his brother felt like losing a part of himself, recalling their close bond from childhood to adultho...

President Ruto helped fly Raila to India for treatment, says Oburu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The Senator said Ruto maintained constant communication with the family during Raila’s hospitalisation, regularly checking on his condition and offeri...

Ida Odinga shares insights into meanings behind her children's names
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

Raila Odinga’s admiration for the Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, renowned for his resilience and defiance, inspired his son's name.

The cultural significance of Oburu Odinga's Thursday visit to Raila's rural home
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 16, 2025

Speaking in Dholuo while surrounded by close family members, Oburu emotionally explained the circumstances under which Raila died to his Sakwa Kowak c...

Senator Oburu Odinga takes over ODM leadership in acting capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2025

He stated that the party remains united and committed to continuing Raila’s legacy of democracy and justice. He announced that condolence books have b...

Parliament opens doors for Kenyans to view Raila Odinga’s body on Thursday
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2025

While Odinga had stated in his will that he wished to be buried within 72 hours of his death, Kindiki explained that slight adjustments had been made...

Oburu tells off Orengo over ODM-govt ties, urges him to quit party if discontented
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 04, 2025

Orengo has previously strongly criticised ODM's collaboration with the Kenya Kwanza government, labelling it an "abomination" and a "disaster".

Ruto picks Raila's nephew Jaoko Oburu for high-level economic advisory role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

As Special Advisor, Jaoko is expected to play a major role in shaping economic inclusion and livelihood strategies targeting underserved and vulnerabl...

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