Winnie Odinga: Bold emergence igniting fierce struggle over ODM's political future
Winnie Odinga’s bold emergence after Raila’s death has ignited a fierce struggle over legacy, leadership, and ODM’s political future...
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In the aftermath of Raila Odinga's death, a significant power struggle has ignited within the political landscape, marked by the bold emergence of Winnie Odinga. She has stepped forward as a compelling political figure, engaging with grief, factionalism, and ambition with remarkable audacity.
- The central figure is Winnie Odinga, daughter of the late Raila Odinga, who is now asserting herself in the political arena.
- The political drama unfolds following the passing of Raila Odinga, creating a vacuum in leadership.
- Winnie Odinga's emergence is characterized by her audacity in confronting grief, factionalism, and ambition.
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Following the death of Raila Odinga, a significant power struggle has emerged, marked by the bold political emergence of his daughter, Winnie Odinga. His widow, Idah Odinga, revealed the family was surprised by his request to be buried within 72 hours and thanked President William Ruto for his assistance in honoring this wish. In a separate development, UDA allies are growing concerned about their political future due to talks between President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga. These talks hint at a potential pre-election power-sharing agreement, which many in UDA fear could sideline them within the ruling coalition.
