ODM leader Raila Odinga has appointed renowned investigative journalist Dennis Onsarigo as the Press Secretary to his 2022 campaign secretariat.

Onsarigo's appointment was announced through a press release on Sunday.

"It is with pleasure that I announce Mr. Dennis Onsarigo as the new Press Secretary of my 2022 campaign secretariat," the statement partly read.

According to the press release, Onsarigo will coordinate the Raila 2022 Campaign secretariat's media relations needs, including media liaison between the secretariat and coalition partners, as well as working with the mainstream media.


"He will coordinate all media relations needs of the Raila Odinga 2022 Campaign secretariat, including media engagement and management, media liaison between the secretariat and coalition partners and work closely with mainstream media in dissemination of news and information," the statement read.

The ODM leader hailed Onsarigo as a professional with 14-years of experience in journalism and media consulting. 

"Mr. Onsarigo is a professional, bringing journalism and media consulting experience spanning fourteen years to the table," Raila said.

Onsarigo has worked with two leading media houses, Nation Media Group and the Standard Media Group as the Investigations editor/reporter and manager.

He is a holder of a BA - Communications & Political Science, a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism and currently pursuing a Master of Arts in governance, peace and security.