Raila’s political orphans: Who will survive without Baba in 2027?

When the world bid farewell to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 19, 2025, it signalled a new era in Kenya’s political arena.

The pain was evident not only within the Odinga family and among his supporters, but also among his political allies, a majority of whom had won elective positions by riding on his back, while others had known no mentor other than Raila throughout their political lives.