Raila Odinga’s 2007 ODM Campaign Contributions

This list of those who donated towards Raila Odinga’s ODM 2007 campaign is quite revealing. It shows how individuals and organizations cast their lot with a potential government and invest in it early, often in the hope of gaining future favours such as government contracts.

However, with characters such as Kivuitu involved, such political bets can backfire.

Here are some notable contributors:

• Charles Njonjo – 25,000,000
• Olusegun Obasanjo – 25,000,000
• Saif al-Islam Gaddafi – 53,450,000
• CMC Motors – 20,000,000
• Musalia Mudavadi – 12,500,000
• William Ruto – 10,000,000
• John Bosco Gichana – 10,000,000
• Anura Pereira – 70,000,000
• Government of South Sudan – 12,500,000
• Kosgei and Friends – 20,000,000
• Joshua Kulei – 39,000,000
• Land Rover UK – 55,000,000
• Gilbert Deya – 20,000,000
• Gilbert Deya Congregation UK – 10,500,000
• Tata Motors – 35,000,000
• US Republican Party – 154,000,000

This list reflects the vast interests local, regional, and international that saw potential in the 2007 ODM campaign and chose to invest early.