Raila Odinga Stories

AU Commission set to elect chairperson, deputy on February 15-16
Amina Wako  |  Jan 27, 2025

Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and Madagascar...

Sh2.3 million per hour private jet: The lavish and costly Raila Odinga AUC campaign trail
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 23, 2025

Adding to the controversy is the government's lack of clarity on the budget allocated for the AUC campaign.

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.

Mudavadi dodges questions on public budget for Raila Odinga’s campaign for top AUC seat
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 20, 2025

Both citizens and diplomatic observers are left questioning the true cost of the campaign and whether public funds are being used wisely in this high-...

Raila Odinga begins Southern Africa tour to rally support for AUC chair bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 13, 2025

Raila’s tour is expected to continue through Southern African nations, gathering support for his bid.

How Raila Odinga's move to join Ruto’s broad-based government has divided ODM loyalists
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 10, 2025

The recent growing disillusionment against the government over rising cases of abductions and enforced disappearances could have been the Waterloo for...

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

Sifuna: ODM is focused on clinching power, has no deal with UDA on 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

While some ODM members have voiced their views on potential coalitions, Sifuna stressed that it is Odinga who will chart the course.

Ruto says Equatorial Guinea and Togo back Raila Odinga's AUC chairmanship bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 07, 2025

Ruto is leveraging the gathering of over 10 African leaders attending Mahama's inauguration to rally additional support for Odinga's continental bid.

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.

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