ODM’s leadership shift has entered a more defined stage after the party’s top decision-making organs agreed on new appointments meant to guide the movement through a period of transition. The changes come at a time when the party is still dealing with the loss of its long-serving leader Raila Odinga, whose death earlier this month
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, who was recently installed as the new leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), is preparing to lead a major campaign in support of Harrison Kombe, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Magarini parliamentary by-election scheduled for November 27. His team will include key ODM figures such as Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad
Political tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have deepened after political analyst Herman Manyora openly criticized the idea of fronting Oburu Odinga as the party’s next leader. Manyora, while speaking during an episode of his show Power and Politics, said the decision to consider Oburu as Raila Odinga’s successor could damage ODM’s image and
Following Raila Odinga’s death, many Kenyans expected a moment of calm and unity. Instead, politics took center stage, with Gladys Wanga quickly stepping forward. As the ODM chairperson, she has been unusually active since Raila’s passing, addressing the media, attacking other leaders, and defending the party with a tone that many feel is misplaced during
Kenya is once again facing a heated political storm following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The country remains in a somber mood as leaders and citizens continue to reflect on his legacy and contributions. However, this period of mourning has also revealed growing political and regional tensions. A statement from the Orange
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has shared that the late Raila Amollo Odinga was full of excitement and optimism about the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). In a recent interview, Osotsi, who also serves as the ODM Deputy Party Leader, said Raila had been deeply involved in the planning and discussions leading
Raila Odinga has always been a central figure in Kenya’s politics, often making his presence felt in both national and party activities. His sudden absence from the political scene has raised many questions, with both supporters and critics wondering about his condition and future role. Political conversations across the country have shifted to speculations about
Nairobi politics has once again been thrown into the spotlight after Senator Edwin Sifuna clashed with Professor Makau Mutua over his role as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement. What began as an opinion by Mutua quickly escalated into a fiery exchange that played out in public, showing the deep cracks and disagreements within ODM.
Peter Salasya has once again turned his sharp tongue towards his fellow legislators, this time mocking them over President William Ruto and Raila Odinga’s intensified criticism of parliament. The Mumias East MP said that the two leaders were now targeting key development funds managed by Members of Parliament, particularly the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and
Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary General of ODM and current Nairobi Senator, has made it very clear that he will leave the party if it decides to support President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Speaking in Saboti Constituency during an event to support local groups, Sifuna told the crowd that he cannot and will