Can Oburu Odinga 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 Odinga was reportedly unaware he had been made the acting party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following his brother Raila Odinga's passing. However, having long been associated with leadership positions within his family and party, his readiness to step into such a role was implied.
- Oburu Odinga learned of his appointment as acting party leader through a televised interview.
- The decision to make him acting party leader came after the passing of his brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
- Oburu Odinga has a long history of association with leadership, both within the ODM party and as a prominent figure in the Odinga family.
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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.
