The valleys and mountains that defined Raila's political career
Raila’s entry into Kenyan politics started with the events of the 1982 attempted coup that led to his detention for nearly ten years. After the attempted coup, he was charged with treason...
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The political career of Raila Odinga, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, is being remembered following his passing. Known as a dissident, detainee, and top presidential contender, Odinga was a pivotal hero in Kenya's second liberation.
- Raila Odinga was both "loathed and adored in equal measure" throughout his career.
- The article references a past political alliance between Raila Odinga and Kijana Wamalwa, formed after the death of Jaramogi Odinga.
- Odinga is described as an "enigma and doyen" of Kenyan politics, who despite his influence, was a "king without a throne."
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Senators Honor Raila Odinga's Legacy as a Symbol of Resilience and Courage - October 2025
In a special parliamentary sitting, Kenyan senators honored former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, lauding his pivotal role in Kenya's multiparty democracy and constitutional reforms. They described him as a symbol of resilience and courage who dedicated his life to democratic struggle, social justice, and national unity. Odinga's career is also being remembered as that of a dissident, detainee, and top presidential contender who was a hero in Kenya's second liberation. Separately, his influence in shaping the political landscape of Western Kenya for over two decades was chronicled.
