Raila Odinga's younger brother, Omondi Oginga, has called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to stop discussing the 2022 presidential election results. Oginga stated that the continued debate over the poll has upset the Odinga family and Raila's supporters. He made these remarks at the Odinga family's rural home in Kang'o Ka Jaramogi, Siaya County, on Wednesday, September 23. Oginga's comments come after Uhuru repeated his assertion that Raila won the 2022 presidential election during a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi.
According to Oginga, Uhuru had the opportunity to influence events during the election period but failed to do so. Oginga argued that Uhuru should not continue engaging in debate over the results, as it is now a bygone issue. He emphasized that the family is seeking time to grieve Raila, who passed away in October 2025. Oginga appealed to Uhuru to stop bringing Raila's past presidential contest back into public debate.
Uhuru had recently expressed his conviction that Raila won the 2022 presidential election during a Jubilee Party National Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi. He recalled the efforts made by his administration and allies to support Raila's presidential campaign. Uhuru questioned the election performance of the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party, particularly how they performed strongly in parliamentary and gubernatorial races but failed to capture the presidency.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission declared William Ruto the winner of the August 2022 presidential election with 7,176,141 votes, representing 50.49 per cent. Raila garnered 6,942,930 votes, equivalent to 48.85 per cent. Raila challenged the presidential results before the Supreme Court, which unanimously upheld Ruto's victory. The Odinga family maintains that the issue should no longer be repeatedly revisited, especially following Raila's death.
Oginga's response has brought the focus back to the political fallout from the 2022 contest. He urged Uhuru to stop playing a cat-and-mouse game with the Odinga family, emphasizing that they are not happy with the outcome of the election. Oginga stated that Uhuru had all the authority during his presidency but did not use it effectively.
The Odinga family is seeking closure and an end to the debate over the 2022 election results. Oginga's comments reflect the family's sentiments, which are shared by Raila's supporters. The family's appeal to Uhuru is to allow them to grieve Raila in peace, without the issue of the 2022 election being constantly revisited.
The issue of the 2022 election results continues to have a lasting impact on Kenyan politics. The Odinga family's concerns and Uhuru's assertions have reignited the debate over the election outcome. As the country moves forward, the focus remains on the political implications of the 2022 contest and its aftermath.
Key points
- Omondi Oginga urges former President Uhuru Kenyatta to stop discussing the 2022 presidential election results.
- The Odinga family seeks closure and an end to the debate over the 2022 election results.
- Uhuru's assertions have reignited the debate over the 2022 election outcome.
