Raila Odinga and the politics of power

Raila Odinga and the politics of power

Raila Odinga: Ex-PM's death sparks uncertainty, fears of voter apathy in Nyanza ahead of 2027 polls

Raila Odinga’s death has left a deep political void in Luo Nyanza, raising fears of voter apathy and division as leaders and supporters struggle in a post-Raila era.

PATRICK GATHARA - Raila Odinga and the Politics of Power - The Elephant

This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. By Patrick Gathara Raila Odinga, the legendary Kenyan politician who passed away last week, has long been feted as a champion of democracy and good governance, not just in Kenya, but across the entire continent. In a career spanning decades, he built a formidable reputation as a campaigner and mobiliser for accountability and electoral reform, and is celebrated as the conscience of a n…