Oketch Salah, who identifies as the adopted son of the late Raila Odinga, has publicly addressed recent comments made by Winnie Odinga, a Member of Parliament for the East African Legislative Assembly, during a televised interview. In a statement posted on his social media accounts on January 28, 2025, Salah
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Debate Grows Over Ida Odinga’s UNEP Nomination
The nomination of Ida Odinga, the widow of the late Raila Odinga, to a position within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has generated a spectrum of reactions. Many individuals view this nomination as a commendable honor, extending congratulations to the President for offering support to Ida following the recent
Millie Praises Sifuna’s Reconciliatory Tone at ODM Meeting
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo described Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's behavior at a recent Orange Democratic Movement meeting. She said the party secretary-general acted in a fully reconciliatory way.She spoke in an interview on Sunday, January 11, 2026. This came two days after the meeting. It gathered some ODM leaders
ODM Youth Leader McOure Vows to Push for Sifuna’s Removal
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru Defends Sifuna Amid ODM Ouster Talks
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
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
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
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
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
