Baba's exit ushers in new political era, redraws landscape for parties
Raila Odinga was a uniting figure within the ODM party that has been faced with internal strife, while to President William Ruto, he was a tower of a stability in his fledgling administration...
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The death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 19, 2025, has significantly altered Kenya's political landscape, with profound implications for his ODM party, the ruling UDA party, and the government.
- Raila Odinga's passing is expected to send shockwaves through the country's political system.
- He was a unifying force within the ODM party and provided stability for President William Ruto's administration, especially after Gen Z protests.
- The political changes following Baba's exit are anticipated to redraw alliances and dynamics across the political spectrum.
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Laid to Rest in Bondo on October 19, 2025 - October 2025
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his ancestral home, Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo. A solemn farewell ceremony was held for the celebrated hero, where military officers performed the final honors. The death of Raila Odinga has significantly altered Kenya's political landscape, with implications for his ODM party, the ruling UDA party, and the government. Following the passing of its patriarch, tensions are now emerging within the 20-year-old ODM party despite calls for unity. Speeches at the funeral service revealed concerns about the party's future without his leadership.
