Caption for the landscape image: Ominde: Proximity to power, danger and my two decades as Raila's driver Saturday, October 25, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Erick Ominde served as Raila Odinga’s devoted driver for 24 years. Photo credit: File, Alex Odhiambo | Nation By Domnic Ombok Reporter Article Related On January 30, 2018, Kenya witnessed one of its most surreal political moments. At Uhuru Park, thousands of supporters gathered as Raila Odinga took an oath declaring himself the “People’s President.” PREMIUM Runways, rotors and whiskey: Raila’s time in the skies Their friendship, forged at the graveside of Raila’s father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, stood the test of time. PREMIUM Odingaism: What next for political family that held power for 60 years? The man who for decades embodied resistance, negotiation, and power-broking is gone. PREMIUM ‘Young Turks’ eyeing Raila’s mantle Political brewing in ODM as young politicians seek to inherit Raila's vast political bastions. PREMIUM Why visitors are still flocking to Kang'o ka Jaramogi, Raila's burial place Days after Baba was buried, mourners continue to arrive in droves. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Runways, rotors and whiskey: Raila’s time in the skies Their friendship, forged at the graveside of Raila’s father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, stood the test of time.
PREMIUM Odingaism: What next for political family that held power for 60 years? The man who for decades embodied resistance, negotiation, and power-broking is gone.
PREMIUM ‘Young Turks’ eyeing Raila’s mantle Political brewing in ODM as young politicians seek to inherit Raila's vast political bastions.
PREMIUM Why visitors are still flocking to Kang'o ka Jaramogi, Raila's burial place Days after Baba was buried, mourners continue to arrive in droves.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
