Betrayed in death: Inside ODM's rivalry, greed killing Raila Odinga's legacy

ODM leaders during the celebration of the late former party leader Raila Odinga’s 81stbirthday, in Kilifi, on January 7, 2026.[Omondi Onyango, Standard]

The flowery and nostalgic birthday messages and videos posted by ODM leaders to celebrate party leader Raila Odinga’s birthday stand in stark contrast to what is happening in his once-celebrated political outfit, now tottering on the brink of self-destruction.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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