Raila Odinga, even after his passing, is being remembered for his significant contributions to advancing gender equality in Kenyan politics, particularly through his support for women in leadership roles and championing the two-thirds gender rule.

• Raila Odinga was instrumental in catapulting several women into elective seats, including supporting Governor Gladys Wanga in the male-dominated Homa Bay gubernatorial race.
• He notably selected People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua as his running mate for the 2022 presidential election, a historic moment for women in Kenyan politics.
• The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), under Raila, introduced a polling system where women scoring over 50 per cent received direct party tickets, as confirmed by Dr. Eve Obara.
• Former nominated MP for persons with disability Denita Ghati states that every Woman Representative in the country owes their seat to Raila Odinga, crediting his fight for a multiparty system and the new constitution.
• Dr. Pamela Odhiambo highlighted Raila's establishment of a women’s wing within the ODM, creating space for women's active participation from the grassroots to the national level.