Tag: Kenyan Politics

ODM Calls Coast Retreat to Resolve Infighting and UDA Ties

by Chris Omondi -

A top ODM party organ will retreat to the Coast on Monday for an important meeting. They aim to tackle recent infighting.ODM leader Oburu Oginga called the party's Central Management Committee to meet at a Kilifi hotel.The group plans to cover the fallout between top officials. They will also discuss

Gachagua Slams Northern Kenya Leaders Over School Quotas

by Chris Omondi -

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua launched a sharp attack on leaders from Northern Kenya. He accused them of wasting huge devolved funds without creating strong public institutions.During a press briefing in Nyeri on Friday, January 9, 2026, Gachagua rejected demands for affirmative action. He said ten years of devolution shows

ODM Youth Leader McOure Vows to Push for Sifuna’s Removal

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Kasmuel McOure of the Orange Democratic Movement plans to keep up his attacks on Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. He accuses Sifuna of going beyond his duties with his statements.On Friday, January 9, 2025, McOure spoke to a local radio station. He said he and the party's youth wing will push

ODM Power Struggle Deepens as Leaders Move to Oust Sifuna

by Chris Omondi -

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces fresh internal conflicts. A split has grown among its top leaders.Some party figures want to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. They also call for his removal as Senate Minority Leader. Others caution against this step.These events reveal ongoing power fights inside the party.The issue

Imwatok Slams ODM Leaders Over Succession Fights After Raila

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Peter Imwatok, Nairobi County Assembly Majority Leader, has criticized ODM party leaders for playing succession games.He said their moves go against what the late ODM leader Raila Odinga stood for.Imwatok called this push for power too soon and driven by self-interest, not party needs.He urged ODM members to hold useful

Junet Denies Misusing ODM Agent Funds in 2022 Election

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National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed denied claims that he mishandled funds for Orange Democratic Movement election agents in the 2022 General Election.He pointed the finger at people close to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.Junet issued a statement on Saturday. He replied to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna had asked

Aladwa Proposes Winnie Odinga as ODM Deputy Party Leader

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George Aladwa, the Makadara MP, suggests nominating Winnie Odinga as a Deputy Party Leader in the Orange Democratic Movement. She is the daughter of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.In a Saturday interview with a local media outlet on December 3, 2025, the frank MP pointed out that Raila

Mudavadi Hits Back at Uhuru Over Multiparty Democracy Claims

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi fired back at former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He called him a hypocrite over comments on protecting political parties.Mudavadi said Uhuru has no right to talk about multiparty democracy. As Jubilee Party leader, Uhuru oversaw the merger of at least 12 parties into Jubilee from 2015

Oparanya Says He Can Quit ODM for Western Kenya Unity

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Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya says he will quit the Orange Democratic Movement if it helps bring Western Kenya together. He believes this step will boost the region's political power and give the Luhya people a stronger voice.At the funeral of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo on