Tag: ODM politics

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

by Chris Omondi -

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

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru Defends Sifuna Amid ODM Ouster Talks

by Chris Omondi -

Advocate Ndegwa Njiru defends Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna serves as Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General. Party leaders push to remove him.Njiru posted on his X account early January 5, 2025. He said Sifuna keeps his Senate seat even if he joins United Opposition.Staying in ODM now harms Sifuna's chances,

Oparanya Says He Can Quit ODM for Western Kenya Unity

by Chris Omondi -

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

Orengo Defends State House Visits, Rejects ODM–Ruto Alliance

by Chris Omondi -

Siaya County Governor James Orengo defended his recent State House visits. He opposes the Orange Democratic Movement joining the government. He said he does not go there to beg for development funds.In a local TV interview on Monday night, December 29, 2025, Orengo explained his position. He does not visit

Moses Kuria To Babu Owino: Maverick Aoko Will Bring You Down

by Chris Omondi -

Former Cabinet Secretary for Trade Moses Kuria has come out to advise Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino that he risks being brought down by blogger Maverick Aoko. The former Gatundu South legislature further insisted that there's no politician who is eyeing Nairobi governor seat that is going to

Mbadi, Winnie Defend ODM Unity Amid Internal Tensions

by Chris Omondi -

The Cabinet Secretary for Treasury John Mbadi has looked back on his tenure as ODM national chairman, acknowledging that keeping order within the Orange Democratic Movement was a challenging duty.Mbadi, the longest-serving ODM member during Baba's era, acknowledged that he had a challenging job keeping party members under control.Maintaining order"As

Alai Slams Winnie and ODM Leaders Over Party Direction

by Chris Omondi -

Robert Alai, the Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA), has strongly criticised Homa Bay Governor for allowing Raila Odinga's daughter to give a lecture.In a social media statement posted on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Alai has publicly criticized all leaders who, at the party's 20th-anniversary celebration in Mombasa, seemed unhappy