Raila Odinga: A Consequential Figure in Kenya's Politics
Raila Amolo Odinga was a veteran opposition leader, former Prime Minister, and presidential contender who shaped Kenya's politics for over four decades.
He was born on 7 January 1945 in Maseno, Kenya Colony, to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, a leading independence figure and Kenya's first vice-president.
His lineage placed Raila in the centre of Kenyan politics from an early age.
This profile examines his background, political trajectory, family, and controversies, as well as his recent role on the regional stage.
Author's summary: Raila Odinga shaped Kenya's politics.More News
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