Can Oburu fill Raila's shoes?
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga did not know he had been made the acting party leader of his late brother’s ODM when the decision was made, he said in a recent televised interview...
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Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga recently revealed he was unaware of his appointment as the acting party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following his late brother's passing. Having walked in the shadow of both Raila Odinga and their father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Dr. Oburu was a natural choice to assume leadership.
- Key person involved: Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, acting party leader of ODM.
- Context: Dr. Oburu succeeded his late brother, former prime minister Raila Odinga, in the leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement.
- Noteworthy detail: He was reportedly not informed beforehand about the decision to make him acting party leader.
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Political Realignment Follows Death of Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga - November 2025
The unexpected death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has created a significant political void in Kenya, leading to intense competition for his traditional support bases ahead of the 2027 General Election. Following Odinga's death, President William Ruto is intensifying his political efforts and focusing on Western Kenya, a region historically considered a stronghold for Odinga. Concurrently, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has addressed its own leadership transition. Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga revealed he was unaware of his appointment as the acting party leader of the ODM following his brother's passing. Dr. Oburu was considered a natural choice for the role, having long been associated with leadership positions within the party and family.
