No one seems to know Salah but his shadow looms large in ODM
ODM insiders and Ida Odinga have all claimed they don't know Oketch Salah. The burly political aspirant burst into the limelight after the death of Raila Odinga...
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An enigmatic political aspirant named Oketch Salah has gained prominence following Raila Odinga's death, despite claims from ODM insiders and Ida Odinga that they do not know him. Ida Odinga, however, acknowledges knowing his father years ago, adding a layer of mystery to Salah's sudden appearance in the political landscape.
- Oketch Salah emerged into the limelight after Raila Odinga's death.
- Both ODM insiders and Ida Odinga claim not to know Oketch Salah.
- Ida Odinga admits knowing Oketch Salah's father from years past.
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Oketch Salah Emerges as Influential Figure Within ODM Party - February 2026
A new political figure, Oketch Salah, is emerging and reportedly working to align the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) with President William Ruto's political agenda. Salah's actions, which include distributing cash, have caused division within the ODM leadership and its support base. This enigmatic aspirant gained prominence following Raila Odinga's death, despite claims from ODM insiders and Ida Odinga that they do not know him. However, Ida Odinga has acknowledged knowing Salah's father years ago, which adds a layer of mystery to his sudden appearance in the political landscape.
