How Raila Odinga became Kenya’s Prime Minister in 2008

The 2007 General Election remains one of the most contested moments in Kenya’s history — a political storm that forever changed the nation. In this episode, The Kenyan Historian takes you back to the tense days of December 2007 — when Raila Odinga, leading the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), faced off against incumbent President Mwai Kibaki. What began as a hopeful democratic exercise quickly spiraled into chaos, allegations of vote rigging, and post-election violence that left more than a thousand people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced. Through rare footage, expert analysis, and eyewitness accounts, we revisit the events that shaped Raila Odinga’s political journey — and the legacy of an election many believe denied him the presidency. 🎥 Produced by: Real Historian Ltd 📺 Channel: The Kenyan Historian 🎙️ Narrated by: Enock Sikolia 👉 Subscribe for more untold stories of Kenya’s political past and the leaders who shaped our nation.