Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai recently criticized Ruth Odinga, asserting that members of the Odinga family have profited from a political legacy that many ordinary supporters have struggled to defend. In a statement released on Sunday, May 10, 2026, Alai argued that Ruth Odinga benefited from her exile during the Moi
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Omanga Declares ODM “Dead” Amid Oburu–Sifuna Faction Wars
Millicent Omanga, a hopeful candidate for the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in 2027, has sharply criticized the Oburu Odinga-led faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), asserting that the party she once admired is now essentially “dead.”In an interview with a local TV station on Saturday, March 28, 2026, Omanga
Nelson Koech Accuses Sifuna of Self-Interest in ODM–UDA Alliance Dispute
Belgut Constituency Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has publicly criticized Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, asserting that Sifuna's opposition to the alliance between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance stems from self-serving motives.Koech alleges that Sifuna harbored aspirations for a Cabinet Secretary nomination and reacted
Kuria Warns ODM Against Mishandling Raila’s Core Support Base
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has issued a strong warning that mishandling the core support of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) could lead to significant repercussions.In a post on his X account on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Kuria reflected on his extensive discussions with the late Raila Odinga, often referred
Fred Gumo Hosts ODM Leaders as Party Rift Over 2027 Widens
Fred Gumo, the former Westlands MP, met with some Orange Democratic Movement leaders. Edwin Sifuna, the party's secretary general, led the group. The talks took place at Gumo's home in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County.Others at the meeting included ODM Deputy Party Leader and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. Saboti MP Caleb
Wandayi Signals Support for Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Amid ODM Divisions
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has expressed his readiness to collaborate with President William Ruto beyond the extensive arrangement and to endorse his re-election in 2027.While addressing a gathering in Turkana South on November 6, 2025, Wandayi remarked that certain members of the ODM party pledged to adhere to Baba’s final
