Raila’s Brother Oburu Oginga Named ODM Acting Party Leader

In a swift move to stabilize the party following the death of its long-time patriarch, Raila Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appointed Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga as its acting party leader. The decision was reached unanimously by the party’s National Execut..

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Following the death of its long-time leader, Raila Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appointed Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga as its acting party leader.

Dr. Oburu Oginga, elder brother of the late Raila Odinga, was appointed unanimously by the ODM’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on Thursday morning in Nairobi.
The appointment is temporary, with Dr. Oginga serving until the party's top organs elect a substantive successor.
Raila Odinga, a significant figure in Kenyan politics for four decades, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80 in Kochi, India.