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| − | '''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]][[President-elect]] [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister | + | '''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]][[President-elect]] [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister. |
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| − | Like his cousin, Odinga is a member of the Luo people, many of whom are [[ | + | Like his cousin, Odinga is a member of the Luo people, many of whom are [[Muslim]]s. Odinga himself claims to be an [[Anglican]]. Odinga achieved power with the support of the National Muslim Leaders Forum of Kenya. As part of the deal, Odinga has agreed to introduce [[Shariah Law]] to Kenya. Odinga has also received outspoken support in his campaigns from [[Barack Obama]], who was described by Kenyan government officials as Odinga's "stooge" during a 2006 visit. |
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Revision as of 14:02, December 16, 2008
Raila Odinga (born 1945) is the socialist Prime Minister of Kenya and a cousin of USPresident-elect Barack Obama[1]. He received his higher education at Magdeburg University in Communist East Germany; his first son is named after Fidel Castro[2]. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president Mwai Kibaki, led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister.
Cultural and Religious Background
Like his cousin, Odinga is a member of the Luo people, many of whom are Muslims. Odinga himself claims to be an Anglican. Odinga achieved power with the support of the National Muslim Leaders Forum of Kenya. As part of the deal, Odinga has agreed to introduce Shariah Law to Kenya. Odinga has also received outspoken support in his campaigns from Barack Obama, who was described by Kenyan government officials as Odinga's "stooge" during a 2006 visit.