Raila Odinga
ODM leaders pledge support for Ruto after Bondo meeting
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have vowed to continue supporting President William Ruto following the death of party leader Raila Odinga. At a meeting in Bondo, acting leader Oburu Odinga emphasized national unity and reaffirmed the party's commitment to the broad-based government ahead of the 2027 elections. This pledge comes amid rumors of internal divisions and a potential cabinet reshuffle.
Oburu Oginga aidhinishwa kama kiongozi mpya wa ODM
Kamati Kuu ya Usimamizi ya ODM imemwidhinisha Seneta Oburu Oginga kuwa kiongozi mpya wa chama hicho baada ya kifo cha Raila Odinga. Mkutano uliofanyika Nairobi tarehe 27 Oktoba 2025 uliimarisha nafasi yake kama kaimu kiongozi na kutoa wito wa umoja. Chama kinadai pia fedha za serikali na kupanga maadhimisho ya Raila na miaka 20 ya ODM.
UDA kumwadhibu gavana Kahiga kwa matamshi kuhusu Raila
Chama cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA) kitamchukua hatua za kinidhamu dhidi ya Gavana wa Nyeri Mutahi Kahiga kwa matamshi yake yanayohusishwa na kifo cha Raila Odinga. Cecily Mbarire, mwenyekiti wa chama, alitangaza hatua hii Oktoba 23, 2025, akijitenga na maoni hayo. Matamshi ya Kahiga yamechochea ghadhabu kutoka kwa viongozi mbalimbali.
Raila Junior atawazwa kiongozi wa familia ya babake katika sherehe ya kitamaduni
Raila Odinga Junior ametawazwa rasmi kama kiongozi mpya wa familia ya babake, Raila Amolo Odinga, katika sherehe ya kitamaduni iliyofanyika Bondo siku ya Alhamisi, Oktoba 23, 2025. Hafla hiyo, iliyoongozwa na mjomba wake Dkt Oburu Oginga, ilihitimisha kipindi cha maombolezo na kuanzisha uongozi mpya kulingana na mila za jamii ya Waluo. Sherehe ilijumuisha ibada ya kunyoa nywele inayoitwa liedo, ishara ya utakaso na mabadiliko.
Atwoli urges Sifuna to avoid political wars in ODM
Francis Atwoli, secretary general of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, has advised Orange Democratic Movement secretary general Edwin Sifuna to prioritize unity in the party following Raila Odinga's death. Atwoli emphasized cooperation with senior leaders to preserve Odinga's legacy amid internal challenges. This comes as ODM endorses Oburu Odinga as interim leader.