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HomeDaily NewsMonday, November 17, 2025ODM Navigates Leadership Transition as Oburu and Winnie Odinga Emerge - November 2025
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ODM Navigates Leadership Transition as Oburu and Winnie Odinga Emerge - November 2025

Following the death of its founder Raila Odinga, Oburu Oginga has taken over as the new acting leader of the ODM party, facing a turbulent start and criticism from within his own family. Concurrently, Winnie Odinga, daughter of the former Prime Minister, is emerging as a significant political figure poised to carry on her father's legacy. Winnie Odinga ignited a debate within the party by describing its relationship with President William Ruto's government as "complicated." Amidst these internal party divisions, she has also called for a National Delegates Convention (NDC). President William Ruto recently attended the ODM Founders Dinner in Mombasa County for the party's 20th anniversary, where he lauded the party for its enduring strength.

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Monday 4:31 PMStandard Politics

Ruto: 'I am deep rooted in ODM'

Ruto: 'I am deep rooted in ODM'

President William Ruto recently attended the ODM Founders Dinner, celebrating the party's 20th anniversary in Mombasa County. He lauded the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party for its enduring strength and vibrancy over the past two decades.

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President William Ruto recently attended the ODM Founders Dinner, celebrating the party's 20th anniversary in Mombasa County. He lauded the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party for its enduring strength and vibrancy over the past two decades.

  • President William Ruto credits ODM's longevity to its ability to rise above personality, regional, and tribal politics.
  • The celebration marked the ODM Party's 20th anniversary.
  • The event took place in Mombasa County.
Monday 12:00 AMStandard PoliticsFirst

Winnie Odinga's bold call sparks debate on ODM's future, Ruto ties

Winnie Odinga's bold call sparks debate on ODM's future, Ruto ties

Winnie Odinga has ignited a debate within the ODM party by describing its relationship with President William Ruto's government as "complicated." Her remarks come amidst internal party divisions following her father's passing, prompting a call for a National Delegates Convention (NDC).

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Monday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Oburu faces turbulent start as he steps in Raila's huge shoes at ODM helm

Oburu faces turbulent start as he steps in Raila's huge shoes at ODM helm

Oburu Odinga faces a challenging start as the new leader of the ODM party following the recent death of its founder, Raila Odinga. His leadership is already drawing criticism, even from within his own family.

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Oburu Odinga faces a challenging start as the new leader of the ODM party following the recent death of its founder, Raila Odinga. His leadership is already drawing criticism, even from within his own family.

  • Oburu Odinga has stepped into the role of acting party leader for ODM.
  • The party is navigating an uncertain future after the death of its founder and leader, Raila Odinga, last month.
  • Oburu's leadership is being questioned by his niece, Winnie Odinga, regarding his ability to protect ODM's position in the government.
Monday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Like father, like daughter: Winnie joins fray for Raila political empire

Like father, like daughter: Winnie joins fray for Raila political empire

Winnie Odinga, daughter of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is emerging as a significant political figure, signaling her entry into the competitive Kenyan political landscape. Her public appearances and speeches suggest she is poised to carry on her father's political legacy.

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Winnie Odinga, daughter of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is emerging as a significant political figure, signaling her entry into the competitive Kenyan political landscape. Her public appearances and speeches suggest she is poised to carry on her father's political legacy.

  • Winnie Odinga is being highlighted for her bravery, eloquence, and charismatic political style.
  • She made a notable speech during the final state funeral ceremony for Raila Odinga at Jaramogi Oginga University in Bondo on October 19, 2025.
  • Her political trajectory is seen as crucial for the future of the Odinga political dynasty.
Monday 6:10 AMStandard Politics

Why Oburu Oginga is facing a turbulent start at ODM helm

Why Oburu Oginga is facing a turbulent start at ODM helm

Oburu Oginga, the acting party leader of the ODM, faces a challenging start to his tenure following the death of the party's founder, Raila Odinga. His leadership is encountering internal criticism, even from within his own family.

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Oburu Oginga, the acting party leader of the ODM, faces a challenging start to his tenure following the death of the party's founder, Raila Odinga. His leadership is encountering internal criticism, even from within his own family.

  • Oburu Oginga is the acting party leader of the ODM.
  • The party is facing an uncertain future after the death of its founder, Raila Odinga, last month.
  • Oburu's leadership has been questioned by his niece, Winnie Odinga, regarding his ability to secure ODM's position in the government.
Monday 6:10 AMStandard Politics

Raila reincarnate: Winnie joins fray for Odinga political empire

Raila reincarnate: Winnie joins fray for Odinga political empire

Winnie Odinga, daughter of long-serving politician Raila Odinga, is emerging as a significant figure in Kenyan politics, signaling the potential continuation of her family's political legacy. Her recent public appearances and oratorical skills suggest she is following in her father's footsteps.

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Key Highlights

Winnie Odinga, daughter of long-serving politician Raila Odinga, is emerging as a significant figure in Kenyan politics, signaling the potential continuation of her family's political legacy. Her recent public appearances and oratorical skills suggest she is following in her father's footsteps.

  • Winnie Odinga delivered speeches at the final state funeral ceremony of her father, Raila Odinga, at Jaramogi Oginga University in Bondo on October 19, 2025.
  • She is described as brave, eloquent, and charismatic, embodying the political traits of her father.
  • Her rise is seen as crucial for the future of the Odinga political dynasty in Kenya.
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Winnie Odinga has ignited a debate within the ODM party by describing its relationship with President William Ruto's government as "complicated." Her remarks come amidst internal party divisions following her father's passing, prompting a call for a National Delegates Convention (NDC).

  • Winnie Odinga called for a National Delegates Convention (NDC) to decide the ODM's future direction.
  • The debate centers on the ODM's relationship with President William Ruto's broad-based government.
  • Remarks were made amid internal divisions within the ODM party.