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Raila Odinga
Former Prime Minister of Kenya (2008–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Raila Amolo Odinga (born 7 January 1945) also popularly known to his supporters as Agwambo, is a Kenyan politician. He was the last Prime Minister of Kenya. He was elected in 2008. He was leading to a coalition government from 2008 to 2013. He was the last prime minister of Kenya until the position was abolished in 2013.[1]
Quick Facts Prime Minister of Kenya, President ...
Raila Amolo Odinga | |
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Prime Minister of Kenya | |
In office 17 April 2008 – 9 April 2013 | |
President | Mwai Kibaki |
Deputy | Musalia Mudavadi Uhuru Kenyatta |
Member of Parliament for Langata | |
In office 1992 – January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Philip Leakey |
Succeeded by | Joash Olum |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-01-07) 7 January 1945 (age 79)[source?] Maseno, Kenya Colony |
Political party | ODM |
Other political affiliations | FORD (Before 1992) FORD-Kenya (1992–1994) NDP (1994–2002) KANU (2000) LDP (2002–2005) |
Spouse(s) |
Ida Odinga (m. 1973) |
Relations | Jaramogi Odinga (father) Oburu Odinga (brother) |
Children | 4
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Alma mater | Leipzig University Magdeburg University |
Notable work(s) | The Flame of Freedom |
Website | www |
Nickname(s) | Agwambo Tinga |
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Raila Odinga was born at Maseno Church Missionary Society Hospital, in Maseno, Kisumu District, Nyanza Province on 7 January 1945.[2]
Odinga has unsuccessfully ran for President of Kenya five times, most recently in the 2022 election.