Tag: Raila Odinga
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Like Father, Like Daughter: Winnie Joins Fray in Raila’s Political Empire
Introduction: A New Chapter in the Odinga Saga In Kenyan politics, dynasties are as influential as party machines. The Odinga family has long stood at the center of the country’s political theatre, with Raila Odinga shaping more than a generation’s political discourse. Now, whispers have grown louder: Winnie Odinga, Raila’s daughter, is stepping into the…
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Like Father, Like Daughter: Winnie Odinga Joins Raila’s Political Fray
Winnie Odinga enters the political arena The political landscape in Kenya is watching closely as Winnie Odinga, daughter of veteran statesman Raila Odinga, makes a deliberate move to join the fray surrounding her father’s political empire. With a lineage steeped in Nairobi’s street politics and national campaigns, Winnie carries the burden—and the potential—of a dynastic…
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Like father, like daughter: Winnie joins fray for Raila political empire
Introduction: A Turning Point for Kenya’s Odinga Dynasty When a political family becomes a platform for national ambition, the lines between legacy and leadership can blur. The news that Winnie Odinga is stepping into the political arena alongside her father, Raila Odinga, marks a significant moment in Kenyan politics. It raises questions about succession, strategy,…
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How Samuel Kivuitu’s Decision Helped Spark ODM’s Birth in Kenya
Introduction: A pivotal moment in Kenyan politics Two decades ago, Kenya faced a constitutional referendum that would redefine its political landscape. The man overseeing the electoral process, Samuel Kivuitu, then chairman of the defunct Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK), found himself at the center of a controversy whose reverberations are still felt in Kenyan politics…
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KANYADUDI: Why autocracy now ODM party’s greatest challenge
Introduction: A party at a crossroads The ODM party, still reeling from the passing of its founding figure Raila Odinga, faces a defining test of leadership and governance. As factions jockey for influence, the specter of autocratic tendencies—centralized decision-making, limited internal dissent, and concentrated power—emerges as potentially the party’s greatest challenge. This shift could reframe…
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Raila Odinga’s Dream Lives On: Karua Pledges to Carry It Forward
Tribute at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi: Karua Honors Raila Odinga In a moment that underscored the enduring influence of Raila Odinga in Kenyan politics, Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), visited the final resting place of the former prime minister on Monday. The site, Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, became the…
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Karua Visits Raila Odinga’s Grave, Pledges to Carry Forward His Dream
Karua Pays Respect at Raila Odinga’s Grave In a solemn gesture of political solidarity and personal respect, Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), visited the final resting place of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The visit, which took place at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, saw Karua lay…
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Karua Visits Raila Odinga’s Grave to Carry Forward His Dream
Tribute at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi: Karua’s homage to a Kenyan statesman On a day marked by quiet reflection, Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), paid a solemn visit to the final resting place of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The ceremony at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, brought together mourners,…
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Hotshot of the Week: Oburu Odinga Steers ODM into the Post-Raila Era
Oburu Odinga Takes the Helm: A New Chapter for ODM In a move that reverberated across Kenya’s political landscape, Senator Oburu Odinga formally assumed leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), ushering in a new chapter for the country’s oldest opposition party. The ceremony, held amid party faithful and seasoned observers, positioned Odinga as a…
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Hotshot of the Week: Oburu Odinga Steps Up to Steer ODM Post-Raila Era
Oburu Odinga Assumes the ODM Mantle: A New Chapter for Kenya’s Oldest Opposition In a pivotal moment for Kenyan politics, Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga officially took the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), marking a transition that many observers see as a significant shift in the party’s trajectory after Raila Odinga. With decades…