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October 26, 2025
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How Raila Odinga held ODM together and its members in line

How Raila Odinga held ODM together and its members in line

Raila allowed rival factions in ODM to vent their differences freely while still maintaining his authority...

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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.

  • A dispute arose among ODM politicians at Raila Odinga's funeral over his supposed final wish to support President William Ruto's re-election bid.
  • The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, which Raila Odinga led, is facing immediate challenges maintaining unity after his passing.
  • The funeral in Bondo, Kenya, underscored how central Raila Odinga was to the stability of ODM and his enduring influence in national politics, even posthumously creating internal conflict.

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