Questions as Raila Junior Backs Jalang’o for Senate Seat

Raila Junior's stance comes less than a week after his sister declared her bid for the Nairobi Senatorial seat currently held by Edwin Sifuna, who is eyeing the presidency.

Raila Odinga Junior has endorsed Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, for the Nairobi Senate seat, days after his sister Winnie Odinga declared her intention to contest the same position in the 2027 General Election.

Junior made the remarks on Friday during an event attended by Jalang’o, Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris and supporters, where he declared his backing for the lawmaker’s bid on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket.

“I would like to thank Jalas for offering himself for the Senatorial position. I would like to assure you that we (as ODM) are behind you; we are supporting you,” he said.

At the same time, Junior reaffirmed his loyalty to ODM, saying his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, had left the family in the party.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke