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Gladys Wanga vows to preserve Raila Odinga’s legacy in Kenya

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Gladys Wanga vows to preserve Raila Odinga’s legacy in Kenya

Kenyan Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga paid tribute to Raila Odinga, the former prime minister and leader of the Orange Democratic Movement, one year after his death on 15 October 2025. She promised to preserve the party’s unity and defend Odinga’s political legacy ahead of the 2027 general election, according to her Facebook message reported by Tuko.

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga pledged on 15 October 2026 to preserve the unity of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and promote Raila Amolo Odinga’s vision ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general election, Tuko reports.

In a tribute marking the first anniversary of the former Kenyan prime minister’s death, Gladys Wanga attributed a significant part of her political career to the trust Raila Odinga placed in her. She promised to defend his political legacy within the ODM, according to Tuko.

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