Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has disclosed he will be announcing his political feature soon.

Raila made the revelation on Monday, February 24, 2025, during an address in Mombasa, the announcement coming barely after the veteran politician arrived back in the country from a brief rest in Dubai.

Raila has been out of the country since the culmination of the African Union Chairmanship race (AUC) elections where he lost the race to Djibouti’s counterpart Mahmmoud Youssouf Ali.

In what could be a major political announcement yet from the former Prime Minster, Raila said he will in the interim take time to consult widely with friends and his supporters.

“We are available for Africa but more importantly we are availed for Kenya. I’m back home here. I’m going to meet with my friends and supporters. I’m going to consult widely for the next step forward and in due process we will confirm our way forward and announce it,” Raila said.

Also present at the event were President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki.

Raila also emphasized that his decision to run for the AUC chair was independent and not influenced by Ruto.

“I want to thank my brother William Ruto, who stood by me. He never asked me to run for the AUC seat. I announced myself that I was going to run for the position of chair of AUC, and he only came after I made an announcement to say that he was supporting my candidature,” Raila stated.

He further acknowledged Ruto’s role in his campaign, noting that the President provided both verbal and tangible assistance.

“He supported my candidature not just by words but by deeds and put up the machinery to help my campaign,” Raila added.

Financial support

Raila further dismissed reports that the government spent Ksh13 billion to bankroll his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid.

“I have seen billions being quoted, someone is talking about Ksh13 billion spent on Raila’s campaigns. I do not know which world those guys live in or whether they know what a billion means. A billion to do what?” Raila wondered.

The former Prime Minister explained that the government only facilitated his transportation and that he did not live extravagantly during the campaign period.