'I'm not a politician': Raila Junior declares, reveals Oburu has called family meeting amid ODM tension
Raila Odinga Junior addresses the ODM@20 celebrations on November 15, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY
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Raila Odinga Junior has confirmed that his uncle, Dr. Oburu
Odinga, has convened a family meeting set for February 1 amid internal tensions
tied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the death of his father
and long-term party leader Raila Odinga.
In a tweet posted on Friday, January 23, Junior said he is
“not a politician” and urged not to be dragged into ongoing political debates,
adding that he respects everyone and would prefer the meeting happen sooner.
“I’m not a politician I love everyone and respect everyone my
uncle has agreed to a family meeting on the 1st I would like it sooner. I don’t
know what is happening musiniingishe kwa hizo siasa,” he wrote on X.
The announcement comes after Winnie Odinga and Raila Junior
drew large crowds at a rally in Kibera where calls for party renewal and a
National Delegates Conference (NDC) were interpreted by some as questioning the
pace or direction of leadership within ODM.
Dr. Oburu Oginga, who is the current party leader of ODM, has
publicly dismissed claims of plans to expel members and emphasised party unity
as they prepare for future political engagements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Raila Junior’s post also came after President
William Ruto nominated his mother, Dr. Ida Odinga, for appointment as Kenya’s
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP).
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei,
in a communiqué issued on Friday, stated that the President has formally
transmitted the nomination to the National Assembly for consideration and
approval, in line with constitutional requirements governing appointments to
the Foreign Service.


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