From left: Former Kibra MP Peter Orero, Raila Junior and former Kibra MP Imran Okoth.

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Raila Junior’s entry into the Kibra parliamentary race has unsettled some aspirants in ODM, as the youthful son of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga prepares to venture into elective politics in 2027.

Kibra has for decades been under the political grip of the Odinga family, with the late Mr Odinga representing the constituency from 1992 to 2013, when it was part of the larger Lang’ata constituency.

Whenever the country faced critical moments in national politics, Mr Odinga would make his way to Kibra and offer political direction that would subsequently be embraced by other parts of the country.

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On November 30, 2009, at the height of the controversy over the eviction of people from the Mau Forest, Mr Odinga publicly declared that he was ready to return to Kibera and make mandazi if the issue cost him politically.

Raila Junior’s entry into the race has already triggered a political showdown between him, Kibra MP Peter Orero and former MP Imran Okoth.

Junior has begun taking part in community projects and meeting various groups as he lays the groundwork for the 2027 election.

“Kibra was my father’s political stronghold, and as a family, we have had a long journey with the people of this constituency. If elected, I intend to focus heavily on education by ensuring that bursaries are available so that no child misses out on education,” Raila Junior told Nation in an interview.

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“I know some sectors, such as health and water, have been devolved, but I will do my best to ensure these services are functioning properly and to support the people of Kibra. We will focus heavily on improving the lives of residents of this constituency in every way possible,” he added.

📰 Source: Nation Africa