Former Senator Gloria Orwoba defended Kenya’s 2022 presidential election outcome, stating Raila Odinga lost fairly. She witnessed the process closely and found no evidence to challenge William Ruto’s victory. Orwoba, who campaigned for Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance, emphasized the integrity of the electoral process. Meanwhile, Raila Odinga’s family criticized President Uhuru Kenyatta for revisiting the election results. Omondi Oginga, a relative, expressed frustration over claims that Raila won, urging Kenyatta to respect the family’s mourning period after Raila’s death. The family’s public stance highlights ongoing tensions around the election’s legitimacy. The dispute underscores unresolved political divisions in Kenya, with differing narratives on the 2022 outcome. As the nation grapples with these claims, the debate continues to affect political discourse and public sentiment.

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