Raila Odinga
latest news & developmentsRaila Odinga: The relentless pan-Africanist who dominated Kenya’s politics
He stood as Africa’s foremost opposition leader and a tireless champion of democracy, a moral compass whose defiance outlasted regimes, reshaped constitutions and inspired…
Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf criticises African leaders for inaction on conflicts
The outspoken foreign minister will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February
The political education of Kenyan president William Ruto
When he came in as president, he destroyed the old system but failed to build something new – and now Ruto is paying the price
The A-Z of 2023 for Africa
All Change for Archange: The Central African Republic held a constitutional referendum earlier this year, which, among other things, would allow President Faustin-Archange…
Kenya’s supreme court declares William Ruto election winner
Fifth-time loser Raila Odinga says he respects the court’s decision but disagrees with the judgment
Kenya election: What Martha Karua means for women in politics
Martha Karua is taking centre stage in Kenya’s elections: what it means for women in politics
Kenya’s top court reviews disputed bid to change constitution
The Supreme Court ruling on the proposed constitutional changes, expected after three days of hearings this week, may have major consequences for the August 9 presidential and…
What’s in store for the African continent in 2022?
Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.
Populism faces test in Uganda and Kenya
Bobi Wine and William Ruto set out to upend the political status quo in their respective countries
‘Insult’ arrest kicks off poll race in Kenya
MPs’ detention may signal the silencing of dissent and a bid to railroad changes to the Constitution
Raila Odinga: The US and Europe cannot abandon their leadership roles
Today, the whole world stands where Europe was in 1945. Europe recovered then thanks to massive international assistance. That same attitude of cooperation and solidarity is…
Why courts can’t save democracy in Africa
Recent judgments in Kenya and Malawi are encouraging. But democratic reform is impossible unless presidents and electoral commissions play their part
Experts gather to disrupt continent’s education
The forum hopes to solve some of the problems in education and learning
Zimbabwe’s opposition copies the Kenyan playbook
Raila Odinga told Nelson Chamisa: ‘Declare victory early, and keep declaring’ — and Chamisa listened
Zimbabwe on tenterhooks as opposition Chamisa prepares ‘inauguration’
‘Any attempt to delegitimize government will be dealt with mercilessly’- Zim government