Tag: Oburu Odinga

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

Aladwa Proposes Winnie Odinga as ODM Deputy Party Leader

by Chris Omondi -

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

Oburu Odinga: ODM to Team Up With Ruto’s UDA Beyond 2027

by Chris Omondi -

Oburu Oginga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), stated that his party will join forces with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) starting in 2027 and continuing after. He said the planned coalition will hand ODM a larger role.Oburu made these comments at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of

Nassir Urges ODM Unity Amid Internal Party Divisions

by Chris Omondi -

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir called on Orange Democratic Movement members who hold different views about party leadership to step forward and talk.On Wednesday, December 25, 2025, Nassir spoke about the split opinions in the party. He showed strong belief that the long-standing party would overcome the trouble. It would let

Opiyo Wandayi Hits Back at Critics of Broad-Based Government

by Chris Omondi -

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Energy Opiyo Wandayi lashed out at critics of the broad-based government. He called them mere noisemakers.The CS stated these critics took no part in the talks that brought the Orange Democratic Movement into President William Ruto's administration.Wandayi spoke at interdenominational prayers at his Ugunja home on

ODM Dismisses Rift Claims, Affirms Party Unity

by Chris Omondi -

The Orange Democratic Movement brushes aside talk of party rifts. It stands firm and united.ODM chair Oburu Odinga spoke out on 15 December 2025. This came during the party's North Rift tour in Uasin Gishu County. He rejected claims of a looming split.ODM stays solid. The party holds together. No

Oburu Takes Sabbatical Amid ODM Leadership Tensions

by Chris Omondi -

The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, Oburu Odinga, has taken a sabbatical leave in order to rest and recharge after a series of heated family and political commitments.The Siaya County Senator has been in the public eye constantly since the passing of his younger brother, the late

Oburu Allays ODM Split Claims as Party Tension Rises

by Chris Omondi -

The leader of the ODM party, Oburu Odinga, has rejected efforts to split the party, stating that it remains unified and committed as the 2027 General Election approaches.Oburu ruled out the possibility of factional pressure destabilising the party, noting that instead, ODM is gearing up to fortify its grassroots and

Caleb Hamisi: Oburu’s Position At ODM is Illegitimate

by Chris Omondi -

Saboti member of parliament Caleb Hamisi has said that Dr Oburu Odinga is unconstitutionally holding the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's leadership role.While speaking this morning in a TV talk show, the legislator said that contrary to party structures and hierarchy, Dr Oburu was not elected through a constitutional means

Caleb Amisi Praises Oburu Odinga’s Inclusive Leadership in ODM

by Chris Omondi -

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has applauded the recently appointed Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chair, Oburu Odinga, for his handling of contrary opinions within the organization.Speaking during a broadcast on a morning radio program on Tuesday, November 13, 2025, Amisi stated that minimal individuals anticipated Oburu would exhibit the extent of