Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1945 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 15, Oct, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Maseno, Colony and Protectorate of Kenya |
| Date of Death | 15/10/2025 |
Latest News about Raila Odinga
15/02/2025
Raila Odinga contested the African Union Commission chairmanship in elections held in Addis Ababa, representing Kenya in the race to lead the continental body. He was ultimately defeated by Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf after several rounds of voting, ending Kenya’s bid for the top AU post.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Raila Amollo Odinga |
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| Famous for | Being Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013 and serving as a prominent opposition leader for three decades |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Qualification | A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Luo |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1973 |
Family
| Father | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga (Politician) |
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| Mother | Mary Juma Odinga |
| Siblings | Oburu Odinga (Politician) |
| Spouse | Ida Odinga (businesswoman) |
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Career
| Political Party | Orange Democratic Movement | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/railaodinga5th/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RailaOdingaKE/ | |
| https://x.com/railaodinga | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/railaodinga/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raila Odinga comes from Maseno, Kisumu District, Nyanza Province in Kenya. | |
| 2. He spent two years at the Herder Institution in Germany learning the language. | |
| 3. His father was the first vice president of independent Kenya. | |
| 4. He started a Liquid Petroleum Gas manufacturing plant named Standard Processing Equipment Construction & Erection Ltd in 1971, which later became East African Spectre. | |
| 5. He was detained during the 1982 coup attempt and later faced house arrest. | |
| 6. Raila fled to Norway in 1989 due to threats against his life. | |
| 7. He became famous for his role in the multi-party democracy movement in Kenya. | |
| 8. Before his death in October 2025, he was preparing for a sixth presidential bid in 2027, believing he had one last opportunity to lead Kenya. |