Zohran Mamdani's historic election as New York's mayor is the latest in a growing trend of African-born leaders, from Nigeria to Liberia, winning executive office in American cities.
Politicians visiting Odinga’s graveside are courting the Luo community by combining cultural respect, cross-ethnic solidarity gestures, and political messaging in a way that acknowledges both the community and the Odinga legacy.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has told Jubilee Party supporters to stop using his party to hurl insults at other leaders, warning that indiscipline and online abuse will not be tolerated.
Owino cited the party’s popularity in the Nyanza region as the reason he has chosen it.