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In 2018, his famous "handshake" with former rival President Uhuru Kenyatta ushered in a period of relative political truce.
In this role, he has been a key campaigner for the party nationwide and a steadfast deputy to party leader Raila Odinga.
In this role, he became the public face and chief strategist of the party, often acting as its chief spokesman and a steadfast ally of party leader Raila Odinga.
His notability is anchored not just in his legislative work, but in his pivotal role as a key ally of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
He was the running mate to Raila Odinga in the 2013 and 2017 presidential elections under the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) and the National Super Alliance (NASA), respectively.
As the "Handshake" between Kenyatta and former rival Raila Odinga reconfigured politics, Ichung'wah became a leading voice for the "Tangatanga" faction, fiercely opposing the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
A defining moment in her career came in 2022 when she was chosen as the running mate to presidential candidate Raila Odinga, becoming the first woman in Kenyan history to appear on a major coalition's presidential ticket.
Running under the Kenya Kwanza coalition, he defeated his main rival, Raila Odinga, with 50.5% of the vote.
He joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) , drawn by the party's history of fighting for democratic reforms and its leader, Raila Odinga .
He has allied with major political figures, including serving as a close associate of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and later aligning with the Kenya Kwanza Alliance under President William Ruto .
In 2013, Magara made a significant move by joining the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) , the main opposition alliance led by Raila Odinga.
As the country faced a tightly contested race between William Ruto (then Deputy President) and Raila Odinga (former Prime Minister), Chebukati maintained that the IEBC would deliver a free and fair election.
He has been involved in coalition talks with other major political figures, including Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga , positioning himself as a bridge between different ethnic and regional blocs.
His ability to mobilize support during elections was legendary, and he remained a trusted advisor to the party’s top leadership, including Raila Odinga .
In the lead-up to the 2007 general elections , Mugabe Were joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) , a party led by Raila Odinga .
Political Realignments and 2022 Elections In the run-up to the 2022 general elections , Mungatana made a strategic political realignment by joining the Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya Coalition under the leadership of Raila Odinga .
He has served on the party’s National Executive Committee and has been a trusted advisor to party leader Raila Odinga on legal and constitutional matters.
Widely recognized as a key ally of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and a senior member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, Wandayi has risen to become the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the National Assembly of Ke...
While remaining a loyal member of ODM-Kenya, he has collaborated with both the Raila Odinga –led opposition and later with the Kenya Kwanza administration under President William Ruto , ensuring that Yatta receives national government development ...
Orange Democratic Movement Loyalty: Following the 2005 constitutional referendum, he joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) , becoming a key lieutenant for Prime Minister Raila Odinga in the Coast region.
His decision to step down from UNCTAD to pursue the Kenyan presidency, later dropping his bid to support Raila Odinga , underscores his enduring influence in Kenya ’s political arena.
Following the 2007 elections, Machage was elevated to Minister for Medical Services in the grand coalition government led by President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
His passing was met with an outpouring of tributes from across the political spectrum, with President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and other leaders praising his service and integrity.
He was a key negotiator in the Grand Coalition Government talks after the 2007–2008 post-election crisis, helping to craft the power-sharing agreement between President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.