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ODM-Raila Family Rift Over 80th Birthday Celebration - September 2026

A rift has emerged between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and the family of its founder, Raila Odinga, over the 80th birthday celebration of the veteran politician. National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has stated that there will be no alliance with those who previously opposed Raila Odinga, citing their lack of a clear agenda or candidate for the 2027 elections. As the first anniversary of his administration approaches, President William Ruto is reportedly engaging with the family of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Monday 9:46 PMNation Politics

ODM, Raila family feud over his anniversary

A rift has emerged between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and the family of its founder, Raila Odinga, over the 80th birthday celebration of the veteran politician.

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A rift has emerged between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and the family of its founder, Raila Odinga, over the 80th birthday celebration of the veteran politician.

The ODM party leadership reportedly feels sidelined and excluded from the planning and execution of the event.
Key figures within the ODM, including party officials, have expressed their disappointment and surprise.
The anniversary event, intended to honor Mr. Odinga, has become a point of contention, highlighting internal party dynamics.

Monday 8:39 PMThe Star (Youtube)First

Junet - We will not unite with those who opposed Raila

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has stated that there will be no alliance with those who previously opposed Raila Odinga, citing their lack of a clear agenda or candidate for the 2027 elections.

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National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has stated that there will be no alliance with those who previously opposed Raila Odinga, citing their lack of a clear agenda or candidate for the 2027 elections.

Junet Mohamed, the National Assembly Minority Leader, declared that alliances with political opponents of Raila Odinga are off the table.
The exclusion is due to the perceived absence of a clear agenda or a viable candidate for the 2027 elections by these opposing figures.
This stance signals a firm position on political unity within a specific faction, impacting potential future coalitions.

Tuesday 4:20 PMNation Politics

Raila Odinga Airport? Ruto working with family ahead of first anniversary

As the first anniversary of his administration approaches, President William Ruto is reportedly engaging with the family of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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As the first anniversary of his administration approaches, President William Ruto is reportedly engaging with the family of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

The discussions are said to be related to the renaming of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Raila Odinga Airport.
The initiative involves President Ruto, indicating a potential shift in political alliances or a gesture of reconciliation.
This development comes just ahead of the first anniversary of President Ruto's inauguration, marked for September 13, 2023.