Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga is the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Special African Union envoy in charge of Infrastructure

Local

15 Feb 2025

How Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf snatched victory from Raila in AUC chairperson elections

Not even the intense lobbying by President William Ruto and the Kenyan entourage in Addis could secure victory for Raila Odinga

Local

15 Feb 2025

Raila eliminated from AUC chairperson elections after 4 rounds of defeat: Complex path victory

Raila took the lead in the first two rounds before Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf leading in the subsequent rounds of voting

Local

15 Feb 2025

Ruto-Raila bromance lights up Addis Ababa in final dash for AUC chairperson victory

In a heartwarming reunion of former political rivals, Ruto is seen ushering Raila into a waiting vehicle.

Local

9 Feb 2025

Road to Addis Ababa: Countries supporting Raila & how AUC Chairperson election will be conducted

What awaits Raila in Addis Ababa in his quest to drive change in Africa

Local

9 Feb 2025

Kalonzo: What I told Uhuru & Raila after court victory and details of our Wednesday meeting

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party principals are scheduled to meet on Wednesday

Local

25 Jan 2025

Moses Kuria to camp in Addis for Raila’s AUC bid & assignment for Dem wa Facebook & Jaro Soja

I will sponsor five Baba supporters to travel with me. First is my friend Jaro Soja. Second is Dem Wa Facebook. I am still looking for three more. Baba must win - Moses Kuria

Local

12 Jan 2025

Ruto mocks critics, Raila allies assure him of 2nd term & dare critics to leave Kenya

Ruto laughed off the claims, mocking his critics who have made it a duty to proclaim that he will be the first president to serve one term in Kenya's history

Local

4 Jan 2025

Gachagua reveals 1 strategy he wants Mount Kenya region to learn from Raila

While heaping praises on Raila, Gachagua claimed that Mount Kenya region is currently in problems due to one mistake which he vowed to ensure does not repeat

Local

28 Dec 2024

5 Kenyans among most talked about Africans of 2024 [Full list]

President William Ruto was the most talked about personality in the country and the second on the list.

Local

28 Dec 2024

Ruto promises to end abductions, makes 1 request to parents

We will stop abductions - Ruto promises as he makes one request to parents

Local

22 Dec 2024

Timeline of Kasmuel’s transformation: Meeting Ruto & Raila, criticism & strategy

The popular Kenyan activist has evolved over a period of less than six months from a government critic to rubbing shoulders with top government officials with Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei hailing his strategy

Music educator and social rights activist Kasmuel McOure

Local

22 Dec 2024

Kasmuel’s meeting with Ruto & 4 lessons Cherargei wants Gen Zs to learn

Kenyans responded swiftly to the meeting and Cherargei’s lessons on the same

Local

21 Dec 2024

Ruto makes 10 new appointments, more Uhuru & Raila allies land plum govt jobs

More Uhuru & Raila allies land plum government jobs as Ruto makes 10 new appointments

Local

14 Dec 2024

What Raila impressed Millicent Omanga with at the AUC chairperson debate

Millicent Omanga heaps praises on Raila after AUC chairmanship debate

Local

14 Dec 2024

Mjadala Afrika: Highlights of AUC debate & Raila’s vison for Africa

Raila Odinga explained his vision for the continent of Africa when he debated Ali Youssouf of Djibouti and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar

Local

1 Dec 2024

Raila throws shade at Gachagua, unpacks his political troubles in riddles

The crowd cheered as Raila Odinga used riddles to throw shade at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua whose political woes have made headlines in recent days

Local

30 Nov 2024

Boost to Raila as competitor who quit race endorses him for AU Chairmanship

Raila’s former competitor endorses him for AU Chairmanship after quitting race

Local

16 Nov 2024

Profile of Raila's sister appointed by Ruto to plum government job

Meet Raila Odinga's sister, Wenwa Akinyi who has been appointed to top state job by Ruto

File image of ODM Leader Raila Odinga and Dr. Wenwa Akinyi Odinga

Local

3 Nov 2024

Eugene Wamalwa outlines 5 reasons for ditching Azimio as DAP-K announces exit

Exodus from Azimio la Umoja continues with Eugene Wamalwa announcing his exit.

Local

11 Sep 2024

Raila hands over ODM leadership baton as he focuses on AUC bid

ODM to take up Raila's role as he focuses on AUC chairperson bid

Former PM Raila Odinga during a joint press conference on June 5, 2024

Local

11 Sep 2024

Gov't denounces fundraiser organised by Raila's nephew soliciting AUC campaign funds

The statement comes after invitations surfaced, promoting a high-profile fundraising dinner, to support Raila Odinga's AUC campaign

Raila Odinga with Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’Oei and lawyer Makau Mutua

Local

4 Sep 2024

State banquet & other items on Raila's plate during high-profile China visit

Raila Odinga's mission to China

Local

1 Sep 2024

Profile of Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf facing off with Raila for AUC Chairperson

Djibouti Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf who is an accomplished diplomat who wields immense influence in diplomatic circles and across the continent has emerged as a strong candidate, securing key endorsement for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship

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31 Aug 2024

Ruto's triumphant entry into Kisumu: Message to Raila & past hostile reception in Kondele

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua made a triumphant entry into Kondele, Kisumu county with videos showing thousands of jubilant Kenyans jostling and pushing for space to catch a glimpse of them.

File image of President William Ruto addressing a crowd

Local

31 Aug 2024

Watch Kimani Ichung'wah tackle Gachagua over traps for Raila remarks in front of Ruto

President Ruto's tour of Nyanza region was characterised by heavy political undertones with Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah tackling DP Gachagua over past statements in which the DP claimed that he had traps set up at State House for Raila Odinga.

File image of Kimani Ichung'wah with President William Ruto

Celebrities

29 Aug 2024

Karen Nyamu takes aim at Gen Zs, labels them as foolish [Video]

Karen Nyamu calls out Kenyan Gen Z for focusing on the wrong issues

Local

28 Aug 2024

How Raila's hefty salary will outshine Ruto’s if elected AUC chairperson

If elected AUC chairperson, Raila Odinga stands to earn more than President William Ruto

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga

Lifestyle

25 Aug 2024

Ida Odinga at 74: Shared memories with Raila, hearty dance & colourful party

Happy birthday!

Raila and Ida Odinga celebrate her 74th birthday in glamorous event

Lifestyle

24 Aug 2024

Mama Ida Odinga reveals her special mission this year as she turns 74

Mama Ida Odinga celebrated her 74th birthday with a heartwarming message in which she revealed her special mission this year

Mama Ida Odinga and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga

Politics

30 Jul 2024

UDA Coup: Group announces Cleophas Malala's ouster & new Sec Gen [Video]

A group in the UDA party has declared the ousting of Secretary General Cleophas Malala, citing his support for rival agendas opposition to broad based government.