Five Odinga family members to watch as 2027 elections approach
The Odinga family is positioning itself for another major role in Kenya’s 2027 General Election, with members of the political dynasty eyeing elective seats in different parts of the country. The family’s political influence, built over generations from the era of Kenya’s first Vice-President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, […]
The Odinga family is preparing for a significant role in Kenya’s upcoming 2027 General Election. Members of the political dynasty are eyeing elective seats across the country, with particular influence in Nyanza. Following Raila Odinga’s death in October 2025, the focus has shifted to the next generation and how his legacy will be carried forward.
Several family members are either seeking or defending existing seats, including Jaoko Oburu Odinga, who has announced his candidacy for the Siaya gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.
Jaoko’s bid introduces a new generation of the Odinga family directly into county politics, having previously served as a county executive in Siaya. His father, Oburu Oginga, is the current ODM party leader and the incumbent Siaya Senator. Raila Odinga Junior is also preparing to contest the Embakasi South parliamentary seat, further testing the Odinga family's political influence.
Ruth Odinga, Raila and Oburu's sister, is an established figure in politics as the Kisumu County Woman Representative. Winnie Odinga, Raila's daughter, is another prominent member whose political future is attracting attention, though she has not publicly declared a 2027 Kenyan elective bid. The Odinga family's political activities signify a generational transition, with direct moves into elective politics by Jaoko and Raila Junior, while Oburu and Ruth continue to hold elective office.
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