Raila Odinga Stories
Political observers had suggested that Ruto’s support for Raila was part of a broader strategy to ease him out of the local political scene while also...
As the next generation of African leaders, they believe the African Union must establish mechanisms that actively involve university students in its w...
Belgut MP Nelson Koech said Odinga’s experience and political acumen should not go unutilised.
"Thirty-three heads of state chose Mahmoud, the right choice for Africa’s challenges, refusing to let the AU be hostage to Kenyan domestic politics. A...
We goofed a big time. And here we are again. Baba rejected again. Far away from home. Not because he was not a strong or visionary candidate but becau...
The president commended Raila’s dedication throughout the campaign, noting that he engaged all key stakeholders and spared no effort in his bid for th...
The loss is a wake-up call for Kenya to return to its Africa-centered foreign policy based on national interests.
Raila called on Kenyans to move on from the election, which took place on Saturday, February 15, and focus on building the nation.
Gachagua maintained that the outcome of the AU race did not diminish Raila’s leadership or his ability to contribute to Kenya’s progress.
President William Ruto acknowledged the loss but stressed that the election was about Africa's collective future rather than individual nations.
Raila failed to maintain the momentum in subsequent rounds, leading to his early exit—a repeat of the 2017 AUC race, where former Foreign Minister Ami...
Kenyan President William Ruto whose candidate Raila Odinga contested in the AUC Chair race was also quick to acknowledge the results.
Currently aged 80, Odinga made his fifth attempt at the presidency in the 2022 August elections and lost to President William Ruto.
Mahmoud Youssouf, a seasoned diplomat and long-serving foreign minister, clinched victory following an intense voting process that saw Kenya’s candida...
For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...
As leaders prepare for the high-stakes election to replace him, Kenya's top diplomat Musalia Mudavadi has already set a firm tone, cautioning against...
One of the most painful lessons was that public endorsements rarely translate into real votes in the secret ballot.
He explained that despite any ideological differences with Governor Johnson Sakaja, his main concern is ensuring that Nairobi residents get the servic...
In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.
