One year after Raila Odinga's death: what the coverage says

"Raila" is trending in Kenya. Here is what the coverage says.

What the coverage says

Business Daily: Before his death on October 15, 2025, Mr Odinga had quietly built a massive business empire comprising commercial interests accumulated systematically over decades, anchored around energy... [1]

The Standard: Raila’s compassion grew from his own experience. He knew what it was to be hounded and terrified and in fear of his life. [2]

Daily Nation: Raila’s name has remained a recurring feature of political rallies and speeches since his death on October 15, 2025. [3]

Nairobi Tea: Germany’s Ambassador to Kenya, Sebastian Groth, has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on the firstSource: People Daily [4]

Nairobi Tea: Siaya Governor James Orengo has joined Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Law Society ofSource: People Daily [5]

Nairobi Tea: NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 – One year after Raila Odinga’s death, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces its biggest political test yet: whether it can remain a national political force…The party still commands significant support, but disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto an... [6]

Headlines

• How Odinga empire changed after Raila [1]
• Beyond politics, Raila Odinga was the 'welder' who held Kenya together [2]
• Battle for Raila name and legacy as Ruto, Sifuna, Kalonzo seek Nyanza vote [3]
• Germany ambassador to Kenya: One year on, we honour Raila's legacy [4]
• Orengo joins Sifuna, Babu and Faith Odhiambo in Bondo for Raila's memorial service [5]
• ODM fights for survival one year after Raila [6]

Sources

1. [1] How Odinga empire changed after Raila - Business Daily
2. [2] Beyond politics, Raila Odinga was the 'welder' who held Kenya together - The Standard
3. [3] Battle for Raila name and legacy as Ruto, Sifuna, Kalonzo seek Nyanza vote - Daily Nation
4. [4] Germany ambassador to Kenya: One year on, we honour Raila's legacy - Nairobi Tea
5. [5] Orengo joins Sifuna, Babu and Faith Odhiambo in Bondo for Raila's memorial service - Nairobi Tea
6. [6] ODM fights for survival one year after Raila - Nairobi Tea

Compiled by the NairobiCity trend desk from the sources above.