MP Lotee: Raila is a political genius and strategist
By Cynthia Lodite, September 23, 2025Kacheliba Member of Parliament (MP) Titus Lotee has lauded Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga’s run in the political space while describing him as a political genius and strategist.
The MP made his remarks on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, during an interview with a local media house.
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He stated that several Kenyan politicians, including President William Ruto, have been political students of Raila, hence the invitation to the 20th ODM anniversary.
“Show me one politician who is not a student of Raila, from Ruto to Kalonzo. That’s why, in their anniversary to be held in Mombasa, they have been invited as formative members,” Lotee said.
According to Lotee, the ODM leader has run through the political landscape for 40–50 years and worked with every president Kenya has had, also adding that Raila clearly knows that after every election, the country has to move on.
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“Raila has run through the political landscape for 40–50 years and worked with every president of this country. He knows that even after elections, the country has to move on. He is a political genius and strategist,” Lotee added.
ODM 20th anniversary
President Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka are among the dignitaries invited to the ODM 20th anniversary celebrations to be held in Mombasa County.
ODM Party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna announced a three-day celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the Orange Democratic Movement’s existence, accompanied by various activities.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir called the celebrations a political and national moment, while Sifuna lauded Raila’s vision in sustaining the movement for two decades.
“To birth a party and keep it alive for 20 years is no mean feat. As our leader has directed us, hatutaki maneno mingi—this is purely a celebration from start to finish,” said Sifuna.
The three-day fete, set for October 10–12 in Mombasa, marks what party insiders describe as the rebirth of ODM ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Worth noting, Mombasa also hosted the party’s 10th anniversary.
“This event will also be bringing together the founding members of this party. We are going to be very pleased that this is going to be a reunion of those who began ODM and still exist,” ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga said.