How Raila Odinga held ODM together and its members in line

The recent funeral service for Raila Odinga in Bondo exposed immediate divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party regarding his alleged last wishes concerning President William Ruto's re-election. The event highlighted the significant void left by Odinga's death in both ODM and Kenyan politics.

Irony of death: Both haters and lovers gathered to mourn Raila

The passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga saw a gathering of both admirers and critics at his send-off service, as observed by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed. The service highlighted the widespread impact Odinga had on many lives, with tributes paid under the Bondo sun.

Fight for the soul of Mt Kenya takes a new twist

The political landscape of Mt Kenya is shifting as Mwangi wa Iria’s Usawa Kwa Wote party plans a rejuvenation strategy to consolidate votes for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 general election. The party aims to strengthen its grassroots mobilization efforts.

Raila, the man who held ODM together and its members in line

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and Kenyan politics are feeling the void left by the late Raila Odinga. At his funeral service in Bondo, ODM politicians debated his final wishes regarding support for President William Ruto's re-election, despite calls for unity.

Section of govt officials from Mt Kenya dismiss claims that Ruto has neglected the region