Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has vehemently opposed his ejection by the National Executive Committee(NEC) as the secretary general of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. In a press conference held at the Nairobi's Sarova Panafric hotel on Thursday, Edwin Sifuna maintained that he was still a loyal member and the duly
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Edwin Sifuna: “No One Can Kick Me Out of ODM”
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly asserted his commitment to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), stating unequivocally that no one can expel him from the party. During an interview with a local media outlet on February 3, 2026, Sifuna, who serves as the ODM Secretary General, addressed concerns about his
Ida Odinga Explains Why She Accepted Ruto’s Job
Ida Betty Odinga says she has accepted President William Ruto’s nomination as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) because she sees it as both an honour and an opportunity to continue serving the nation on a global stage. The nomination, announced by President Ruto
Barasa;UDA–ODM Alliance Seen as Polls Game-Changer
Unity among Luhya leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election will position Western Kenya for a serious shot at the presidency in 2032, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has said. Speaking in Matungu during the funeral of Philemon Aoko, son of former MP David Were, Barasa urged leaders from the region to
Gem MP Urges ODM Rebels to Quit
Wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over its cooperation deal with President William Ruto’s administration continue to intensify, with leaders backing the agreement now urging dissenters to leave the party. Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo has told ODM members opposed to the broad-based government arrangement to resign rather than, as he
ODM Launches “Linda Ground” County Outreach Tour
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced the start of its “Linda Ground” county tours, scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as the party intensifies grassroots engagement across Western Kenya. The announcement was made through an official party poster detailing the tour schedule and locations. The first stop will
Gakuya to ODM: Join United Opposition Against Ruto’s 2027 Bid
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has articulated the necessity for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to collaborate with the United Opposition in preparation for the 2027 General Elections.During the Vitu Kwa Ground YouTube podcast on January 17, 2025, Gakuya urged the ODM to unify with the United Opposition to establish
Babu Backs Bobi Wine in Uganda’s 2026 Election
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has shared insights into his recent phone conversation with Uganda's opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine. During an interview on the evening of January 14, 2026, Owino disclosed that he had reached out to Bobi just three days prior to
Millie Odhiambo Chides Owalo’s 2027 Presidential Bid
Millie Odhiambo, the Member of Parliament for Suba North, has expressed skepticism regarding Eliud Owalo's presidential ambitions for 2027.On her official Facebook page on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Odhiambo referred to Owalo's bid as insubstantial and a misguided pursuit.She suggested that if Owalo, who has recently stepped down from his
Opiyo Wandayi Hits Back at Critics of Broad-Based Government
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