Political orphan? Not me, MP Junet rejects label
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has vowed to uphold the legacy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, dismissing critics who labelled him a “political orphan.”..
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In the wake of Raila Odinga's passing, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed vowed to uphold his legacy and strongly rejected the "political orphan" label. Speaking at Odinga's interment service in Bondo, Siaya County, Junet emphasized the importance of ODM's continued strength and independence.
- Junet Mohamed met the late Raila Odinga in 2001 when he was just 24 years old, describing him as a father figure.
- ODM is determined to form the government or be part of a government-forming coalition in 2027, explicitly rejecting alliances that undermined Raila.
- Oburu Oginga has been appointed as acting leader of ODM amidst ongoing succession debates within the party.
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Political Leaders Make Pledges and Tributes at Raila Odinga's Funeral - October 2025
At the funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 19, 2025, several political leaders made statements regarding his legacy and the future of the ODM party. Siaya Governor James Orengo urged Kenyans to safeguard the democratic freedoms Odinga championed. President William Ruto vowed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will be part of future governments and pledged to protect the party from internal divisions. Suna East MP Junet Mohamed rejected the "political orphan" label and emphasized ODM's continued strength. Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi, Ali Hassan Joho, and Opiyo Wandayi reaffirmed their loyalty to Odinga's legacy and the ODM party. In her tribute, Winnie Odinga hinted at her readiness to serve under President Ruto's administration, while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi delivered an emotional tribute.
