Raila reincarnate: Winnie joins fray for Odinga political empire
Winnie Odinga is eloquent, straight-talking and a student of her father’s school of politics...
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Winnie Odinga, daughter of long-serving politician Raila Odinga, is emerging as a significant figure in Kenyan politics, signaling the potential continuation of her family's political legacy. Her recent public appearances and oratorical skills suggest she is following in her father's footsteps.
- Winnie Odinga delivered speeches at the final state funeral ceremony of her father, Raila Odinga, at Jaramogi Oginga University in Bondo on October 19, 2025.
- She is described as brave, eloquent, and charismatic, embodying the political traits of her father.
- Her rise is seen as crucial for the future of the Odinga political dynasty in Kenya.
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