Raila

Raila Amolo Odinga (born January 7, 1945) is a Kenyan politician and businessman who has been a central figure in the country’s political landscape for decades. He is the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, a prominent leader in Kenya’s early independence era, and has held various political roles while often serving as a leading opposition figure.

Odinga was the Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013, serving in a power-sharing government formed after the disputed 2007 elections. He is the long-time leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a major political party formed in 2005 that has played an influential role in national politics. He has run for the presidency several times, advocating reforms, devolution, and inclusive governance.

He was a key figure in Kenya’s 2010 constitutional reform, which introduced a devolved system of government designed to improve representation and public service delivery. His campaigns have focused on governance reforms, economic development, transparency, and anti-corruption measures, while navigating the dynamics of Kenya’s competitive multi-party system.

In later years, Odinga has remained an influential voice within Kenyan politics as ODM leader and elder statesman. He is married to Ida Odinga and has several children. His public career has solidified him as one of Kenya’s most recognizable political figures, shaping discussions on governance, constitutional reform, and devolution.