Raila Odinga Junior has ignited fresh political speculation after declaring that Kibra constituency requires a “political solution” to permanently resolve its long-standing water challenges; a statement coming in the backdrop of his growing interest in city politics.
Taking to his social media platforms, Odinga Jr revealed that the engagement followed concerns raised by residents during a meeting with the Kamkunji Pressure Group.
“Following our engagement with the Kamkunji Pressure Group last Sunday, where water shortages were raised, we have made progress on our commitment,” he said.
“Today, Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company—led by Chief Officer Oscar Omoke and MD Martin Nangole—hosted a constructive meeting with Kamkunji Pressure Group leaders and MCAs from Kibra.”
Following our engagement with the Kamkunji Pressure Group last Sunday, where water shortages were raised, we have made progress on our commitment.
— Raila Odinga Junior (@Railajunior) January 22, 2026
Today, Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company—led by Chief Officer Oscar Omoke and MD Martin Nangole—hosted a constructive meeting… pic.twitter.com/2ZxXB4TD5t
According to Odinga Jr, the meeting resulted in concrete agreements aimed at improving water supply in the densely populated area.
However, he stressed that technical interventions alone would not be sufficient.
“We agreed on concrete measures to address water shortages; however, a political solution involving Kibra leadership would greatly increase the success of the interventions agreed on,” he added.
During the visit, Odinga Jr pledged to work closely with relevant stakeholders to restore a reliable water supply and curb chronic shortages that have for years forced residents to rely on expensive water vendors.
The remarks came as Odinga Jr intensified his engagement on service delivery issues in the Nairobi constituency, following a high-level meeting with officials from the Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
The meeting was convened to address persistent water shortages that residents say have worsened in recent months.
His growing visibility around community issues has fueled speculation that he may be positioning himself for an elective seat, particularly in Kibra, one of Nairobi’s most politically symbolic constituencies.
While he has not explicitly declared his intentions, political analysts note that service-delivery activism has historically been a key entry point into elective politics.
The timing of his moves is also notable, coming amid leadership wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the passing of his father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The elder Odinga was a dominant political figure in the area, serving as Member of Parliament for the constituency covering Kibera, then part of Lang’ata Constituency, for two decades, from 1992 to 2013.
After the constituency was split, Raila Odinga vacated the seat to pursue the presidency, paving the way for the late Ken Okoth to become the first MP for the newly created Kibra Constituency.