Ida Odinga anakataa wito wa kujiunga na siasa kabla ya uchaguzi wa 2027

Ida Odinga, balozi wa Kenya kwa Mpango wa Mazingira wa Umoja wa Mataifa, amekataa wito wa kujiunga na siasa kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027. Alisema kuwa amekuwa kimya kwa sababu ya kuwa katika kiangazi cha kufiwa na mumewe, Raila Odinga. Anajitaja kama mwanahisi badala ya mwanasiasa.

Ida Odinga alizungumza na waandishi wa habari siku ya Jumatatu, Aprili 13, akithibitisha kuwa hana nia ya kugombea kiti chochote cha uchaguzi nchini Kenya.

"Kama tulivyosema, nimekuwa kimya kwa muda. Nilipompoteza mume wangu, Mheshimiwa Raila Odinga, nilikuwa bado katika hali ya kuuomwa, ambayo ilikuwa muhimu sana kwangu," alisema Ida.

"Kwa hivyo, sikuweza kutoka nje na kushiriki katika mpangilio wowote wa kisiasa ambao ninyi watu mnasema," aliongeza.

Anatambua kuwa familia yake ina wananasiasa kama binti yake Winnie Odinga na darogu yake Oburu Oginga, lakini yeye amechagua njia tofauti. Ataendelea na nafasi yake ya kidipilomasia wakati siasa zinazidi kuwa na mabadiliko mbele ya uchaguzi wa 2027, ambapo Winnie Odinga ameongeza ushiriki wake katika Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

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Uhuru Kenyatta speaks on unity at Daniel Karaba's funeral, with opposition leaders present.
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Uhuru Kenyatta calls for unity, vows to stay in Ichaweri away from politics at Daniel Karaba funeral

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta attended the April 1, 2026, funeral of Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba, urging national unity beyond tribal lines, honest leadership over politics, and service delivery. He emphasized his return to Ichaweri village to listen to locals with no plans to re-enter politics, amid presence of opposition figures like Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, James Orengo, and Kalonzo Musyoka.

President William Ruto has appointed Ida Odinga, widow of Raila Odinga, as Kenya's ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The appointment has sparked discussions on the growing trend of allocating government positions to politicians' families. This occurs in a country grappling with high unemployment.

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President William Ruto has appointed Ida Betty Odinga, widow of the late Raila Odinga, as Kenya's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The nomination was announced by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and forwarded to the National Assembly for approval. However, the Odinga family has shown tension, with Raila Odinga Junior calling for an emergency family meeting.

ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga has promised Nyanza supporters that the party will hold open primaries in the 2027 general elections to prevent politician defections and maintain its influence.

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Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has stated he will not be swayed by discussions about his position and expects to serve until 2032. He made this remark in Meru County, responding to ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga who said his party is eyeing the deputy presidency in talks with UDA. Kindiki emphasized that his seat is secure and he plans to help President William Ruto secure many votes from Mt Kenya.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has confirmed Oburu Odinga as its party leader at a Special Delegates Conference (SDC) held on March 27, 2026, at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi. Delegates rejected Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as deputy leader for lacking a proposer and seconder, referring his replacement to the National Executive Committee (NEC). A parallel meeting was held by the faction led by Edwin Sifuna.

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Siaya Governor James Orengo faces the risk of losing his seat in the 2027 elections after joining the Linda Mwananchi faction opposing ODM's alliance with UDA. Dr Oburu Oginga, leader of another ODM faction, has announced support for Nicholas Gumbo to challenge for the governorship. The situation mirrors Orengo's 2002 fallout that led to his defeat.

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