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
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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
ODM Leaders Reject Brokers, Insist Party Will Decide 2027 Path
Top ODM leaders pledged to protect their party at all costs. They won't let brokers sell it out to President William Ruto.Party figures like Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Deputy Leader Godfrey Osotsi, and Siaya Governor James Orengo denied sending anyone to deal with Ruto's government.Sifuna stressed that ODM members will
Samson Charargei Has Again Asked Sifuna to Resign
Kenyan Senator Samson Cherargei has urged Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna to either step down or reform following comments he referred to as attacks on the wide-ranging government headed by President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.On X, Friday, December 19, 2025, Cherargei
ODM Mourns Georgina Oketch as Parliament Confirms An MP’s Death
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced with sorrow the death of Georgina Margaret Oketch.In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, ODM confirmed Ms. Oketch’s passing, noting that it followed a brief illness.The late Margaret Oketch was a member of the ODM Disability League, an organization dedicated to
Gachagua Courts Sifuna and Babu to Join His New Party DCP
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his political activities in Nairobi.Gachagua extended an invitation to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, suggesting they were welcome to join his party, the DCP, or any other constituent party of the United Opposition if they
ODM Nears Release of Initial NADCO Implementation Report
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is nearing completion of an initial report on the progress of its committee tasked with implementing the 10 key areas outlined in the March 2025 National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. This report is expected to be released shortly.According to a statement on their official X
Moses Omondi Wins Ugunja By-Election With Emphatic Lead
Moses Omondi, the ODM candidate, secured a commanding lead in the Ugunja Constituency by-election, garnering 9,227 votes in a closely watched contest across Siaya County.Orodi Odhiambo, the Wiper Party's closest challenger, received 1,819 votes, and Fredrick Ochiel of UDM secured third place with 1,200 votes.Other candidates consisted of Benson Obol
ODM Fully Committed to Broad-Based Government: Senator Oketch
Migori Senator Eddie Oketch has reiterated that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains firmly committed to the broad-based government arrangement, insisting the party's position has never been uncertain.During a TV interview on Monday, November 17, 2025, Oketch stated that the current government arrangement came into existence due to necessity, at