PREMIUM Ida Odinga backs Raila Junior’s Kibra bid, urges leaders to mentor him 'I'm releasing my son into your hands. The leaders who are here, take care of him, teach him and guide him.' - Mama Ida Odinga Politics 7 hours ago Listen

Article For the first time, the widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Ida, has publicly addressed her son Raila Junior’s interest in running for political office in the 2027 General Election, throwing her support behind his bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat.

Junior said he decided to seek the Kibra seat after consulting widely with residents, adding that he was inspired by his father’s style of grassroots politics and engagement with ordinary people.

PREMIUM Raila Junior declares that he will run for MP in 2027 polls Raila Junior confirms that he will contest the Embakasi South parliamentary seat.