Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Ogola said some politicians were using Raila’s legacy to pursue personal ambitions and settle scores rather than championing the ideas that defined his political career.
By David AbonyoSpeaking in Sigor, West Pokot, on October 16, 2026, Junet said he was unwilling to share a platform with Gachagua, whom he accused of promoting tribalism and spreading hatred.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Ramogi said Raila had been the glue that held together communities that felt politically marginalised, bringing them under one roof while maintaining strong connections with larger communities.
By David AbonyoArati raised the issue on Thursday, October 15, during a gathering at Migwena Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, where leaders and supporters marked one year since Raila’s death.
By Bradley BosireOburu argued that ODM’s participation in broad-based governance was consistent with its history of pragmatic engagement and efforts to promote national stability while pursuing its political objectives
By Chrispho OwuorShe described Raila as a leader who fought for a country where citizens could express themselves freely, enjoy democratic rights and live without fear of political persecution
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Migwena Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, Ida conveyed Oburu’s apologies to church leaders, family members, friends and other attendees.
By David AbonyoAndati, a former ODM county secretary who says he worked closely with the late opposition leader during the liberation movement, said the early discussions over party leadership were inappropriate and contributed to the wrangles that have since rocked the party.
By David AbonyoRaila's death came at a sensitive time, when ODM was already facing difficult decisions over its relationship with President William Ruto’s administration and the direction it should take in the run-up to the 2027 General Election.
By David AbonyoIn a statement read by his son Jaoko Oburu during the handover of Raila Odinga’s mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, Oburu said the collaboration had demonstrated the benefits of political maturity and unity.
By David AbonyoIn a statement on Tuesday, Odinga urged aspiring candidates to seek the backing of party members rather than relying on endorsements or pre-arranged tickets from the leadership.
By David AbonyoWanga said ODM remained “firm and focused” despite what she described as a “tumultuous” period.
By David AbonyoSpeaking in an interview on Hot 96 FM on Sunday, Wanga said the opposition was unlikely to agree on a single candidate ahead of the election.
By David AbonyoAnniversary Steering Committee chairperson Adams Oloo said on Thursday, October 1, that reports had reached the family and organisers of people moving around seeking financial support while claiming to be raising funds for the anniversary.
By Bradley BosireThe poll, conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026, showed UDA with a clear lead among individual political parties, followed by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) at 11.7 per cent and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at 10.6 per cent.
By David AbonyoRaila died in India on October 15, 2025, aged 80, bringing to an end a political career that spanned several decades and saw him become one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe party says the exercise will help establish the membership eligible to participate in the nomination process, both as voters and as aspirants seeking ODM tickets.
By Bradley BosireThe KMPDU Secretary General political entry comes as the Lang’ata parliamentary seat takes shape ahead of the 2027 election. The current MP, Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has said he will seek the Nairobi Senate seat instead of defending Lang’ata. South C MCA Ibrahim Abbas Khalif is also seeking to move to Parliament.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Wednesday, Oburu described the investment as “a powerful catalyst towards National industrialization” and said it could “permanently rewrite the economic destiny of Lamu County and the entire coastal region”.
By David AbonyoThe ceremony will launch a series of activities planned under the banner Mwezi wa Baba, with Kenyans expected to come together throughout October to remember Raila and reflect on his life and legacy.
By Bradley BosireThe former President made the remarks during a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi on September 22, saying he remained convinced that Odinga had won the election. He also pointed to the performance of the coalition supporting Odinga in parliamentary and county elections as part of his argument
By Chrispho Owuor“How they opened the systems in the night and slotted in somebody else, I do not know. I call that deception,” she said on Radio Generation on Tuesday.
By David AbonyoSpeaker Wetang’ula said Odinga had chosen to work with President Ruto before his death and urged his supporters to follow the political direction he had taken.
By Samuel OtienoAtwoli, speaking on Citizen TV on Sunday night, cited the tedious nature of the campaigns required to marshal support for such a position,
By Samuel OtienoThe Embakasi East MP said he would continue mobilising support for Sifuna and campaign for him as the movement's presidential candidate.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking in Homa Bay County during a development tour by President William Ruto on Thursday, Arati said all ODM candidates would be given a fair opportunity in the nomination process, urging party members to remain united as preparations for the elections gather pace.
By David AbonyoSpeaking in Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County on Thursday, Ruto said the coalition was focused on delivering development rather than promoting tribalism and hatred.
By David AbonyoNassir is seeking to retain the seat he won in 2022 after defeating UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar. The governor received 119,083 votes, while Omar garnered 98,105.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBabu has continued to express support for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions while explaining their political relationship, seeking to counter claims that differences between them were behind his decision to spend more time on his Nairobi campaign.
By Bradley BosireGovernor James Orengo was at the heart of Ruto’s criticism, with the President questioning his decision to work with Linda Mwananchi. Ruto alleged that the movement was being sponsored to attack his administration and asked the governor to abandon it and instead cooperate with the national government on development.
By Maureen Kinyanjui