{
  "id": 15415737,
  "title": "Sifuna: We will stand with Raila Odinga’s family",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/sifuna-we-will-stand-with-raila-odingas-family",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:16:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/sifuna-we-will-stand-with-raila-odingas-family"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged his unwavering support for the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. During a church service at Jesus Teaching Ministry (JTM) Church in Donholm, Embakasi East, on Sunday, Sifuna condemned attacks against Raila's widow and children, stating he and loyal supporters would continue backing the family. Criticizing some leaders who abandoned Raila's family shortly after his death, Sifuna accused them of changing political positions when the former Prime Minister's close associates distanced themselves from his legacy. The senator also denounced political figures who insulted Raila's widow Ida Odinga and his children, though he did not name them. Sifuna's comments followed Raila's family gathering in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 15, marking the first anniversary of his passing. Describing those who exploited Raila's absence as locusts, Sifuna believed God would restore what had been lost. He framed his pledge to support Raila's family as part of preserving his legacy and standing by those closest to him, emphasizing the need for respect for the family regardless of political differences.",
  "summary": "Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to stand with the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, condemning what he described as attacks against the veteran politician’s widow and children. Speaking during a church service at Jesus Teaching Ministry (JTM) Church in Donholm, Embakasi East, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Sifuna said […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Senator Edwin Sifuna pledges support for Raila Odinga’s family.",
    "Condemns attacks on Raila’s widow and children.",
    "Accuses some leaders of abandoning the family after his death."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Wajackoyah attends Raila Odinga candlelight vigil in US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/wajackoyah-attends-raila-odinga-candlelight-vigil-in-us",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Ruth Odinga: I will stand with ODM or move to another party for justice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ruth-odinga-i-will-stand-with-odm-or-move-to-another-party-for-justice",
        "published": "2026-10-18T13:54:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}