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October 18, 2025
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After the colossus: How power play might shift in Nyanza and Western

Raila’s backyard faces a new political reality, and ODM party’s ability to adapt will ultimately shape the destiny of his political legacy amid fires of sibling rivalries within the party...
✨ Key Highlights
The sudden death of Raila Odinga, the formidable political figure of Nyanza and Western Kenya, is expected to cause a major political shift in the regions. His passing leaves the ODM (Orange Democratic Movement) party, which he transformed into a powerhouse, facing an uncertain future without its long-standing leader.
- Raila Odinga’s death draws comparisons to Julius Caesar, with concerns about who can fill his shoes.
- ODM faces potential "implosion" as an entire generation of politicians, whose careers were built on Raila’s playbook, become political orphans.
- Secretary General Edwin Sifuna urged ODM members to maintain unity amidst the loss.
- Oburu Oginga, Raila's elder brother, has been selected by the ODM National Executive Council as acting leader.
- The party had been divided regarding its dealings with the Kenya Kwanza government.
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