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−	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the former socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] President [[Barack Obama]].<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref> He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]].<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref> In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which ~~arond~~ 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister. In the elections of 2013 Odinga was the candidate of ODM, but he ~~didnt won~~.	+	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the former socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] President [[Barack Obama]].<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref> He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]].<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref> In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which around 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister. In the elections of 2013, Odinga was the candidate of ODM, but he didn't win.

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−	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the former socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] President [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister. In the elections of 2013 Odinga was the candidate of ODM, but he didnt won.	+	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the former socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] President [[Barack Obama]].<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref> He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]].<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref> In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister. In the elections of 2013 Odinga was the candidate of ODM, but he didnt won.

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−	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] President [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister.	+	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the former socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] President [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister. In the elections of 2013 Odinga was the candidate of ODM, but he didnt won.

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−	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] [[President~~-elect]]~~ [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister.	+	'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] President [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister.

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-'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]][[President-elect]] [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister.
+'''Raila Odinga''' (born 1945) is the socialist [[Prime Minister]] of [[Kenya]] and a cousin of [[US]] [[President-elect]] [[Barack Obama]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7176683.stm</ref>. He received his higher education at [[Magdeburg University]] in [[Communist]] [[East Germany]]; his first son is named after [[Fidel Castro]]<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2c8_1199824924</ref>. In 2007 Odinga was the candidate for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in the Kenyan presidential election. The disputed outcome of that election, which opposition activists claim was rigged to produce a victory for incumbent president [[Mwai Kibaki]], led to widespread civil unrest in which arond 1,500 people died and several hundred thousands fled their homes. In a power-sharing deal aimed at restoring stability and international support, Kibaki agreed to make Odinga prime minister.
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-Like his cousin, Odinga is a member of the Luo people, many of whom are [[Muslim]]s. Odinga himself claims to be an [[Anglican]]. Odinga achieved power with the support of the National Muslim Leaders Forum of Kenya. As part of the deal, Odinga has agreed to introduce [[Sharia Law]] to Kenya. He also agreed to a number of other policies, including:
+Like his cousin, Odinga is a member of the Luo people, many of whom are [[Muslim]]s. Odinga himself claims to be an [[Anglican]]. Odinga achieved power with the support of the National Muslim Leaders Forum of Kenya. As part of the deal, Odinga has agreed to introduce [[Sharia]] Law to Kenya. He also agreed to a number of other policies, including:
 * “Popularize Islam, the only true religion… by ordering every primary school in Kenya in the regions to conduct daily Madrassa classes.”
 * “Impose a total ban on open-air gospel crusades by worshippers of the cross…”