Raila Odinga as Prime Minister: Achievements and friction with Kibaki

As Prime Minister, Raila focused on national reconciliation, governance reforms, and economic recovery. Under his leadership, Kenya’s economy rebounded from contraction to an average growth of 5–6% annually between 2008 and 2012. He helped drive major projects such as Vision 2030, the Thika Superhighway, and rural electrification, while initiating programmes like Kazi Kwa Vijana and cash transfers for the elderly.