Raila Odinga Stories

Ruto: Raila Odinga is not AUC candidate for Kenya but for East Africa
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ruto said the decision to back Odinga was the result of elaborate consultations with leaders from across the East African Community.

Raila: Kenyans must decide the country’s path in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

Raila’s party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), pledged to continue holding the government accountable in the New Year.

Raila's ODM at a crossroads as government it supports seeks to silence dissent
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 31, 2024

Despite Nyong'o's stand, the party has not officially called out its members who are publicly supporting ongoing police excesses and contravention of...

Raila says he stands by cancelled Adani deals despite controversy and opposition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga said the Adani Group, despite the controversy surrounding it, has a proven track record and was well-equipped to handle the projects.

Raila Odinga: Whether I win or lose in AUC chairperson election, I'll keep serving Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

Raila Odinga cancelled Chatham House lecture ahead of AU Commission debate
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Chatham House event was initially scheduled for Thursday, ahead of the Mjadala Afrika debate on Friday.

Raila lobbies Morocco support for AU top job amid Western Sahara tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 09, 2024

Morocco is a powerful contender in the upcoming AUC elections, given its strategic diplomatic position and influence within the AU since rejoining the...

Ruto rallies East African states to back Raila's bid for AU Commission leadership
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2024

Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership. 

Mjadala Afrika: Raila to face off with two rivals next week in AUC Chair debate
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 06, 2024

The high-profile debate will take place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before a live audience on Dember 13, 2024.

Mauritius officially withdraws Anil Gayan's candidacy from AUC chairperson race
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 03, 2024

Odinga, buoyed by Mauritius' endorsement, has intensified his outreach, making strategic long-range visits to West Africa to drum up support for his c...

Raila condemns MPs' push for revenue control, warns of threat to devolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill has triggered a standoff between the National Assembly and the Senate, now under mediation.

We have no links with Gachagua, Kibera youths summoned by DCI say
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 25, 2024

The youths now want detectives to exhaustively investigate the matter and have the authors of the leaflets arrested and charged in court.

Kenya intensifies Raila’s candidacy for AUC chair ahead of official launch in Addis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

Odinga’s team has lined up several strategic events to bolster his candidacy ahead of the February 2025 AUC elections.

LSK files petition seeking justice for victims of police brutality during 2023 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

The protests, which began in 2023, were triggered by the removal of subsidies on essential goods such as maize flour and petroleum, leading to widespr...

ODM nominates Nyong'o as acting party leader as Raila pursues AUC chairmanship bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

Nyong'o has been appointed to chair any necessary Central Committee meetings during Odinga’s absence.

AUC Chairmanship race: Raila promises people-centred AU
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 30, 2024

Highlighting the continent’s struggles, Odinga positioned himself as the "African lion" ready to work with African leaders to make the AU more impactf...

Why Somalia's President missed launch of Raila's AUC campaign- Ruto
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 27, 2024

Several East African leaders graced the event held at State House, Nairobi, in support of Odinga's bid for the prestigious continental position.

Ruto hails Raila as visionary Pan-Africanist as he endorses his AUC bid
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

Expressing his support and commitment to Raila's candidacy, the President cited unparalleled credentials and unwavering dedication to Africa's progres...

Raila champions climate action, green initiatives for Africa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

Raila emphasised the significance of halting desertification and keeping the Sahara Desert from growing.

Raila: I'll transform African Union into people-centred organisation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

He expressed his aspiration for the people of Africa to directly experience the positive impact of the African Union (AU) in their daily lives.