Rao

1. Baba

Baba is a name Raila’s followers use to refer to him. They use this name due to his long history in politics. He is seen as an elder who knows a lot and whatever he says, will be followed by his followers. 

2. People’s President

This title was used by Raila’s followers after his illegal swearing in on January 30, 2017. This was after he had refuse to participate in the re-run after the presidential elections were nullified. 

3. RAO

RAO is an abbreviation of his official names Raila Amolo Odinga. This name has been in existence for a long time ago. Since his debut in politics, people have been referring to him as RAO.

4. Jakom

Jakom is a Luo name for someone who is a leader. The name is used to refer to Raila as their leader. He is also referred to Jakom since he is the leader of the opposition and also leader of OMD party. 

5. Agwambo

Agwambo is a Luo name used to refer to a person with certain supernatural powers. This name is in accordance with Raila’s political abilities/muscles from his home ground. Anyone willing to vie for a seat from the Nyanza region must rely on his blessing to win.

6. Arap Mibei This is a Kalenjin term that refers to someone who helps one to cross over a river or water. In the context of Raila Odinga, this term is often used just as the Joshua term that is used to refer to Raila as one who helped people cross the river. The term became synonymous during his narrations on his symbolic role in leading his followers to cross the biblical River Jordan during the 2017 General Elections.

7. Owadgi Akinyi Owadgi means a brother to, therefore, the term refers to a brother to Akinyi. Raila's sister Wenwa Akinyi Odinga Oranga is currently the Consul General at the Kenya Consulate in LA.