Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga

Verified Candidate

President Candidate

Sitting Candidate Term: 2022-2027
ODM National
1,200,000 supporters
Joined Sep 19, 2025

Biography

Former Prime Minister and veteran politician.

Manifesto

Build a united, prosperous Kenya through constitutional reforms, devolution, and social justice.

Key Issues

Constitutional reforms, devolution, social justice, anti-corruption

Experience

Prime Minister (2008-2013), Minister for Energy, Member of Parliament

Recent News

ODM splits further as leaders pursue different political paths 

By Okinda Benjamin • Nov 1, 2026

At the centre of the dispute is whether ODM should work with Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and under what terms, following the death of longtime party leader Raila Odinga.

Oburu Oginga Demands Answers From Uhuru Over 2022 Election Claims

By Judy Kendi • Sep 24, 2026

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has demanded answers from former President Uhuru Kenyatta following his remarks that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.

Uhuru Kenyatta, Hassan Omar, Mwengi Mutuse, Oscar Sudi, William Ruto, Raila Odinga, UDA, Jubilee Party, 2022 Election, 2027 General Election

By Judy Kendi • Sep 23, 2026

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders have criticised retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he reaffirmed his belief that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi separately responded to Uhuru’s remarks, questioning why the former President had revisited the disputed election outcome years after the vote.

Uhuru Kenyatta Says Raila Odinga Won 2022 Election

By Judy Kendi • Sep 23, 2026

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his belief that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, saying the political events surrounding the disputed contest should not be repeated in future elections.

Caleb Amisi Warns Opposition Against Relying on Rallies Ahead of 2027

By Judy Kendi • Sep 18, 2026

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned opposition leaders against relying heavily on large political rallies without establishing strong grassroots structures, arguing that organisational weaknesses contributed to Raila Odinga’s repeated failure to win the presidency.

Raila Odinga’s family reveals plans for first anniversary of his death

By Okinda Benjamin • Sep 14, 2026

Raila died on October 15, 2025, while receiving medical treatment in Kerala, India. He was 80.