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 Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud 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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Junior vs Winnie: Fresh divisions rock Odinga family President Ruto's second term bid divides Odinga family down the middle.
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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Junior vs Winnie: Fresh divisions rock Odinga family President Ruto's second term bid divides Odinga family down the middle.
