The late Raila Odinga during Luo Council of Elders Chair (Ker)Odungi Randa coronation. [File, Standard]A section of Luo Council of Elders in Migori County has challenged young Luo leaders to follow proper channels if they want to lead the community. Led by their patron Jim Ayayo, the Luo elders said they welcomed the leadership of young and vibrant minds like Winnie Odinga and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party. “For over three decades, the Luo community has enjoyed a peaceful political existence under the leadership of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga,” said Mr. Ayayo. According to the Luo elders, the death of former ODM leader Raila Odinga’s death has not created a vacuum to cause discord among leaders and people from the community.

Source: Standard Digital January 22, 2026 19:35 UTC