Raila Odinga

My name is Raila Amolo Odinga, an African of Kenya citizenship; a career civil servant and a politician. I am a husband, father, grandfather, mechanical engineer and a businessman. I am a Pan-Africanist and an Afro-optimist, who believes that Africa’s best time is now. I am a son…

As #ICAD2025 comes to a close in Abuja; I stand firm advocating for Africa’s democratic future and economic prosperity.

The recently concluded #ICAD2025 conference here in Abuja was amazing and very impactful. All the speakers shared a wealth of knowledge enough to last 2 lifetimes. 👏 cc: @CypaAfrica ⁦@equityintl⁩ #DemocracyInAfrica

I joined H.E. Caleb Mutfwang and Amb. Arikana Chihombori-Quao at #ICAD2025 in Abuja. I called on African leaders to remove visa restrictions for Africans and open the skies to our airlines. The benefits of free movement far outweigh visa revenues. Africa’s youth are the majority…

Tribute to Hon. Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo The family of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga has learnt of the passing of Hon. Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo with heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we acknowledge and accept God's timing. We celebrate Hon. Dr. Asiyo as a true trail blazer, a woman of many…

I had the pleasure of receiving H.E. Hiroshi Matsuura, the Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, for a courtesy call. Kenya and Japan have enjoyed longstanding and cordial bilateral relations spanning decades. Japan has been a key partner in Kenya’s development journey, particularly…

Any orders or instructions to the police to shoot to kill, maim, disorient, or shock citizens are wrong!

Our Chief Kadhi of Kenya, Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein, has rested. May Allah grant his soul eternal peace. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the Muslim community

1/2 PL @RailaOdinga today held a consultative meeting with ODM elected leaders from Busia County to take stock of the progress of the party in the county and the is working relationship between the County Government and Members of the County Assembly for the past two & half years

This is my position. 'The Bomas of Kenya Talks' were a 'national dialogue'; an inclusive intergenerational national conclave that gave us our current constitution. It is time for another. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc…

1/4On the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba, PL @RailaOdinga called for a national reconciliation forum to bring together all the stakeholders including the political class, the clergy, the youth, to discuss important issues that can bring an end to the current crisis.

My stand on Saba Saba Day commemoration at Kamkunji Grounds- Nairobi

Congratulations to Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet for the new world records in the women’s 1500m and 5000m events at the Prefontaine Classic.The country is proud of your efforts. Kenya's flag and stature flies high today. Thank you!

I have had a fruitful meeting with Ag. Indian High Commissioner, Mr. Sushil Prasad. We discussed the historic bond of friendship and cooperation between Kenya and India, which dates back to before colonial times. It's heartening to see our nations continue to strengthen ties and…

1/2 Party Leader @RailaOdinga this morning held a meeting with members of the Council of County Chairpersons (CoCC) steering committee led by the Governor of Kakamega County @BarasaFernandes who is also the Chairman. They deliberated on the progress of the party in the counties