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News02 July 2026 – 21:55
by Allan Kisia
ODM National Youth Leader Victor Marende, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the late Raila Odinga’s aide Dennis Onyango pose for a photo on July 2, 2026/OPCS
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has underscored the
importance of constructive dialogue in fostering national unity
He explained that engagement across political divides
remains critical in building a stronger, more stable and prosperous Kenya
In a statement shared on his social media platforms,
Mudavadi revealed that he had held discussions with former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga aide Dennis Onyango and ODM National Youth Leader Victor
Marende, where they reflected on the country’s political journey and the need
for leaders to prioritise the national interest over partisan politics
“Had an engaging conversation with Dennis Onyango,
former aide to Raila Odinga, and Victor Marende, ODM National Youth Leader, as
we exchanged views on national and political affairs,” Mudavadi said
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the late Raila Odinga’s aide Dennis Onyango pose for a photo on July 2, 2026/OPCS
He said the meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on
Kenya’s evolving political landscape and the responsibility borne by leaders in
safeguarding the country’s unity
“Our discussions reflected on Kenya’s political
journey, the importance of dialogue across diverse perspectives, and the shared
responsibility of leaders to place the country’s interests above partisan
differences. We also reminisced about the many lessons and memories from
working alongside Baba Raila over the years,” he said
Mudavadi stressed that meaningful engagement between leaders
from different political backgrounds is essential for promoting peace,
strengthening democracy and creating an environment conducive to economic
transformation.
“Meaningful engagement across the political divide
strengthens national cohesion, promotes stability and creates an environment
that supports investment, economic growth and greater opportunities for all
Kenyans,” he said
The remarks come against the backdrop of Mudavadi’s long and
complex political relationship with the late Raila Odinga, a journey that saw
the two leaders transition from close allies to political rivals before
eventually finding common ground on matters of national interest
Mudavadi and Raila worked closely during the Grand Coalition
Government formed after the 2007 post-election crisis under President Mwai
Kibaki
In that administration, Mudavadi served as Deputy Prime
Minister alongside Raila, who was Prime Minister, with the two playing key
roles in steering the country through one of its most challenging political
periods
However, the alliance later fractured as the two leaders
pursued separate political ambitions, facing each other in subsequent elections
while leading rival political formations
Despite their political differences, the relationship
between Mudavadi and Raila evolved in later years, particularly on matters
touching on Kenya’s regional and international interests
Most recently, before Raila Odinga’s passing, Mudavadi
played a central role in rallying diplomatic support across Africa for Raila’s
successful bid for the African Union Commission Chairmanship, underscoring
their renewed cooperation despite their divergent political backgrounds.
Following Raila’s death, President William Ruto tasked Mudavadi
with leading a state delegation to India to receive and escort the veteran
opposition leader’s remains back to Kenya, a move that highlighted the respect
the government accorded Raila’s legacy
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