Raila Odinga Stories

Youths reject Raila Odinga’s appeal for dialogue, demand urgent reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Raila Odinga has defended his call for the formation of a national conclave, which he described as a vital step towards reshaping the country’s politi...

Gachagua rejects Raila’s dialogue proposal, calls for "ballot-based change" in 2027
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Raila has a pattern of joining governments after electoral losses, only to distance himself when things go wrong.

Political parties lobby back Raila's call for national dialogue to calm protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 11, 2025

Political Parties Liason Committee Vice Chairperson Christopher Kilonzo christened their proposal as the birth of a new national moment aimed at endin...

Raila's unending call for dialogue now faces scrutiny
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2025

Raila's agreements have always been framed as a response to national challenges rather than as a self-preservation measure.

Saba Saba: Raila calls for formation of ‘national conclave’ to address national grievances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Raila Odinga decried that the country is suffering from a lack of responsive institutions, underfunded public services, a compromised judiciary and an...

Saba Saba: Raila Odinga skips Kamukunji rally, blames police blockades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Raila Odinga, who addressed the media from Serena Hotel in Nairobi on Monday, said the extensive security barricades had made it impossible to access...

Raila to lead Saba Saba Day tributes at Kamukunji, urges reflection on democracy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

This year’s commemoration marks 35 years since the historic Saba Saba protest on July 7, 1990, which ignited Kenya’s transition from a one-party state...

Raila loyalists accuse former DP Rigathi Gachagua of tribal profiling, demand action from NCIC
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 03, 2025

The MPs, George Aladwa (Makadara), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), and Dick Maungu (Luanda), accused Gachagua of fueling tribalism and warned that his remarks...

Ruto urges peaceful protests, thanks Raila for unity call as leaders push for stability, development
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 25, 2025

Citing international examples, Odinga said protests are often coordinated with police to maintain order and urged Kenya to adopt the same approach.

Raila defends Kenyans’ right to protest, urges government to uphold constitutional freedoms
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

Odinga reaffirmed that ODM is committed to championing the rights of all citizens, including access to food, shelter, education, healthcare, property,...

Raila calls for unity, blames politics for collapse of Adani deal to expand JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Raila acknowledged that political differences are part of a healthy democracy, but warned that without a stable country, even the best ideas would nev...

Raila's failed AU bid drove Sh48.8 billion in extra spending, budget report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The Foreign Affairs Ministry asked for Sh523.8 million to support Raila’s campaign for the top continental post, but only Sh216.3 million was approved...

Raila hosts Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdilahi in farewell dinner, rekindling ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 03, 2025

President Abdirahman described Odinga as "an esteemed statesman and one of the dearest friends of Somaliland".

Kenya’s police brutality victims trapped in endless cycle of political promises and no justice
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 02, 2025

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Rigathi Gachagua have urged President Ruto’s administration to compensate Kenyans affected by...

Journalists injured, equipment stolen amid chaos at Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Reports indicate that at least four journalists sustained injuries, while many others lost valuables as the hostile environment unfolded during the ev...

Raila urges compensation for victims of 2024 Gen Z protests, calls for justice and national healing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Odinga acknowledged recent efforts toward national reconciliation, including public apologies made during the National Prayer Breakfast earlier in the...

Thousands flood Raila Odinga Stadium after hours-long wait to join Madaraka Day celebrations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Crowds that had initially been kept outside to allow scheduled activities to proceed were allowed into the stadium, which had been filled to capacity...

LIVE: Kenya marks 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jun 01, 2025

The day reflects the resilience, unity, and determination of Kenya’s founding leaders and freedom fighters—many of whom were imprisoned, tortured, or...

Homa Bay’s Raila Odinga Stadium filled to capacity Saturday night ahead of Madaraka Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

This year’s Madaraka Day, themed “Our Water, Our Wealth: Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Economic Development”, marks a significant mi...

Government reveals it spent Sh500 million on constructing Homa Bay's Raila Odinga Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the modern 12,000-seater stadium was part of the state’s broader plan to promote development in histo...

Most Kenyans expect Raila to run for President in 2027 - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The findings come amid growing uncertainty over Raila's political future after joining forces with President William Ruto in forming the broad-based g...

Majority of Kenyans oppose broad-based government - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

According to the poll, 54 per cent of Kenyans do not support the broad-based government.

Ruto, Raila to begin unity tour in Nyanza after political pact
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The leaders are set to officially hand over Phase 1 of the Lapfund Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31.

Raila wants Supreme Court to strike out petition seeking to have elections in August 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

Raila says the petition is an abuse of the court process and should be struck out, arguing that the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction to handle the cas...

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...

Karua: History will not be rewritten to erase Raila’s sacrifices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

Her remarks come amid heightened tension and speculation over a possible rift between Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo.

Orengo’s fresh rebellion over Raila’s state dalliance evokes past bitter fallout with ODM leader
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 17, 2025

When a group christening themselves as professionals from the Luo community threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Orengo for criticising...

Raila accuses MPs of frustrating devolution, warns 2027 will be "judgement day"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

Raila accused MPs of frustrating devolution by holding onto functions that belong to the counties.

Raila Odinga’s bodyguard of over 30 years is dead
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Odiwuor, who had been Raila's close security detail for over three decades, had been undergoing treatment at the facility.

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal
Reuters  |  Apr 02, 2025

The AU delegation's flight arrived at Juba's airport on Wednesday afternoon with a "Council of the Wise" which included former Burundian President Dom...

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