Raila Odinga is probably the most consequential political figure in the last 30 years of the Kenyan nation.
Hold your horses, ODM now says on Odinga's succession: The decision by the ODM leader Raila Odinga to offer himself to be the African Union Commission’s ...
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Kalonzo and Karua double the effort in battle to succeed Raila: Kalonzo has organised several rallies across the country to shore up support ...
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Which way Luo Nation if Raila exits local scene?: Without staking a claim to a national scene for a political slot, the Luo Nation will undoubtedly be diluted as ...
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It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him: In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former ...
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Quick Glance: Raila the Kingmaker Set to Shine
- ODM leader Raila Odinga has paved the way for other politicians and is poised to become the next chairperson of the African Union Commission.
- A key advocate of negotiated democracy, Raila has successfully fought for the careers of his allies.
- His supporters believe that boardroom negotiations have aligned for him to take on the leadership position at the AUC.
- Through negotiated democracy, Raila has exerted political influence and sealed successful deals supporting his allies.
Kalonzo woos Raila backyard as he steps up efforts to fill Raila's big shoes
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Raila succession: Nyanza leaders fronting Opiyo Wandayi : Luo legislators say the community must have a say in the party’s leadership in the absence of Raila.
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Inside State's big plan for Raila Odinga's bid for AU chairmanship: Plans underway for a fully fledged campaign secretariat and budget.
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Joho: I'm most devoted, deserve to succeed Raila: Hassan Joho now says he deserves to take over the party due to his devotion.
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Kalonzo bets on luck, hard-hitting politics, mobilization: Kalonzo is trying to come out as a strong and decisive leader who can campaign at the levels of Raila ...
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It's Kalonzo versus Karua in the battle for the soul of Azimio: The two have intensified the battle for the leadership of the opposition coalition as Raila ...
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Why Azimio is crying foul over ‘dirty tricks’ in Ruto, Raila Nadco report deal: Azimio and the government agreed on the drafting of nine bills arising from the ...
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Change of tack: Raila goes slow on Ruto attacks as he eyes AU job: ODM leader seems to have toned down his anti-government stance.
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Mudavadi warns politicians to tread carefully on Raila's candidacy to AU: Musalia Mudavadi took issue with how local politics was shaping in line with ...
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Suba South MP Caroli Omondi hints at forming new political party: ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed nominated MP John Mbadi to wrestle the seat from Omondi ...
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Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury: Azimio leader Raila Odinga has appealed to the national government to fast-track release of ...
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Raila succession and Hassan Joho's grand comeback: Former Mombasa Governor is eyeing ODM party leadership and ultimately the presidency.
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Stick to marketing yourself, Karua tells Kalonzo: Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua asks Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to campaign for himself and leave the decision ...
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Inside Kalonzo Musyoka's charm offensive in Mt Kenya ahead of 2027 poll: Kalonzo Musyoka has held meetings with local leaders to elaborate his plan meant to ...
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President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU job: Endorsement comes a few days after Azimio leader met with the Rwandan president in Kigali.
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Inside Wanjigi, Oparanya deal amid succession politics in ODM: Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya could be using potent non-verbal cues to show Joho the ...
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Why Raila's stab at AU's top seat is a sword that cuts both ways: The success of Odinga’s bid to succeed AU boss Moussa Faki will undoubtedly change ...
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OPINION: Why we should not celebrate renewed Raila, Ruto friendshipwww.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001491359/why-we-should-not-celebrate-renewed-raila-ruto-friendship
Tension in Azimio over return of 'lost' Uhuru, Raila allies : Ngilu, Joho, Junet and Gideon re-emerge after a long absence from the limelight.
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Opiyo Wandayi denies existence of ODM factions vying for Raila's job: Wandayi dismissed claims factions had erupted one allied to Hassan Joho and another ...
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It's a race against time to meet Nadco's tight deadlines: The Nadco report, which was a product of bipartisan talks between President Ruto and Mr ...
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DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes: Raila’s recent surprise truce (handshake) with Ruto that will inexorably drive a wedge between ...
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Why ODM and UDA cannot handle decades-old party polls nightmarewww.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001491384/why-odm-and-uda-cannot-handle-decades-old-party-polls-nightmare
Don't interfere with constituency politics, elders tell Raila: Suba Council of Elders told the Azimio leader to focus on the campaign for the African Union ...
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New twist as Nyanza leaders demand for open contest in Raila succession: They feel Raila succession should not only be limited to Oparanya v Joho since the Luo ...
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Leaders thank President Ruto for joining hands with Raila Odinga and considering him for the AU chairmanship seat.
Eugene Wamalwa: Why I rejected Nadco sitting allowance: Wamalwa declined to sign the final document on the basis that it did not address the high cost of living.
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Power, paranoia and Déjà vu: Gachagua faces Mt Kenya after Ruto, Raila truce: The truce between Ruto and Raila raises fears of betrayal in Mt Kenya region.
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Ruto receives Nadco report promises to act on reforms: The report proposes reforms such as the introduction of a Leader of Opposition position ...
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What Ruto can learn from EU to enable Raila impact the AU: The question is whether as AU Champion for Institutional Reform, Dr Ruto can make the AUC and ...
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EALA MP Ole Sankok stresses the importance of Raila Odinga's AU chairmanship bid as EALA MPs call for unity in East Africa.
Dialogue committee presents report to Azimio leader Raila Odinga, says 90 percent of issues raised have been addressed and the rest are left for him and ... Show more
Governor Ahmed Abdullahi welcomes ODM Party leader Raila Odinga in Wajir ahead of the party’s mass recruitment drive in the county.
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Proposal on gender rule could hurt Raila Odinga's quest for AU Commission job
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HOMA BAY County to host Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2025, at Raila Odinga Stadium, President William Ruto announces.
My encounters with Baba reveal he does not hold political grudges: At a personal level, I have had occasions to chat with Raila and each time he told me he never ...
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SOMALIA'S EX-FOREIGN Minister Fawzia Adam declares interest in AUC Chairperson seat; Kenya’s Raila Odinga announced his bid on Feb 15.
State to sponsor ODM leader Raila Odinga's campaign for AU Commission chairmanship; Speaker Wetangula announces, saying Raila is right for the job.
I am not going anywhere, Raila says amid ODM succession politics: Raila told those pushing him to hand over the mantle of ODM that there was no guarantee that he ...
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Azimio breakaway looms as Jubilee, Narc-K meet in Limuru: Azimio in turbulent waters after their leader Raila Odinga eyes AUC top position ...
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Kalonzo Musyoka, Uhuru Kenyatta could ditch Raila Odinga for a new alliance: An alliance for the 2027 elections is taking shape with Kalonzo as presidential ...
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Ruto receives Nadco report promises to act on reforms: The report proposes reforms such as the introduction of a Leader of Opposition position ...
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AU bid was my plan not Ruto's as many think, Raila to Azimio leaders: Raila Odinga was hard-pressed to explain how he and President William Ruto reached a ...
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M7-mediated handshake stuns Riggy G into rare silence, imminent eclipse: Either way, it’s an unexpected development on several counts: Firstly ...
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Don’t ignore Mountain rumblings: The Mountain is shifting back, and one cannot miss the signs of regret and a sense of betrayal.
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Why Uhuru shelved AU job bid in favour of Raila: Murathe said Uhuru was not sure the government would have supported him, a factor which was crucial for the ...
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The journey to The Africa Union Commission Is on for Raila Odinga, his intentions are clear and his campaign team is being assembled ... Show more
DP Rigathi Gachagua’s options after Ruto, Raila truce: Deputy President had assured his supporters that he would not allow his boss to work with the Azimio ...
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Kalonzo allies scoff at pre-conditions by Raila's ODM for Wiper leader's 2027 bid
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President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Yoweri Museveni met at Kisozi Country Home in Uganda on Monday ... Show more
Will The opposition be forced back to the drawing board with Raila Odinga’s quest for the Top AU job? Tonight we get a view from inside 9pm.#FactsFirst #KtnNews
No easy options: Raila Odinga at point of no return: Veteran opposition leader in a tight spot should he win or lose race for AUC chairmanship.
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Raila endorses Mbadi to take on Omondi in war on ODM rebels: In the gatherings, he campaigned for the ODM National chairman, John Mbadi, to take over as Suba ...
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The referendum dilemma facing Raila, Ruto team: Joint parliamentary committee to decide if country will take referendum route to effect changes.
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President Ruto, Raila Odinga bid to pass gender rule: Attempts to implement the requirement flopped in the 11th and 12th Parliaments.
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The Raila dilemma: Kalonzo feels he’s best placed to wear opposition leader’s shoes. Wiper leader has already assumed the roles with Karua mum on post.
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Government's tax policies hurting Kenyans, says Azimio coalition: Azimio leaders slam government over high tax burden on Kenyans, terms them unreasonable ...
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Opposition chief Raila Odinga has a knack for making history repeat itself in Kenya’s political landscape owing to his ability to worm his way to power and ... Show more
Mudavadi rallies diplomats to back Raila for AUC chairperson’s position: Prime CS Mudavadi woos African envoys in Nairobi.
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Ruto: EAC presidents will back one candidate for AU job: Kenya to host this year’s World Bank Group International Development Association Summit on April 29 ...
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Jimi Wanjigi: President Ruto, Raila have abandoned suffering Kenyans: Mr Wanjigi claims President Ruto is presiding over a 'debt-driven' economy.
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Raila Odinga: I spent part of the day reflecting in Germany at my Alma Mater, Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg. I visited the Engineering faculty ... Show more
UDA endorses Raila Odinga for AU Commission chairmanship; Party Secretary-General Malala says the support is patriotic and not politically motivated.
Wamalwa eyes Azimio presidential ticket as Raila gears up for AU job: DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa says he is keen on bagging the Azimio ticket to take on ...
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Wetang'ula says state to sponsor Raila's AU bid: Wetang'ula said Raila is the right person to succeed Moussa Faki, and announced that the ...
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Next Luo kingpin? How Raila succession has divided the Odinga family: The battle to succeed Raila could spark rivalry pitting South Nyanza and Central Nyanza.
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Tanzania's former president Ali Hassan Mwinyi dies aged 98: The second President of Tanzania dies three months to his 99th birthday.
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