Oketch Salah Emerges as Influential Figure Within ODM Party - February 2026

A new political figure, Oketch Salah, is emerging and reportedly working to align the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) with President William Ruto's political agenda. Salah's actions, which include distributing cash, have caused division within the ODM leadership and its support base. This enigmatic aspirant gained prominence following Raila Odinga's death, despite claims from ODM insiders and Ida Odinga that they do not know him. However, Ida Odinga has acknowledged knowing Salah's father years ago, which adds a layer of mystery to his sudden appearance in the political landscape.

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Money and mystery: How Oketch Salah has burst ODM's political turf

Oketch Salah is emerging as a significant, yet discreet, political figure influencing Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), potentially aligning it with President William Ruto's political agenda. His actions, including distributing cash, have caused division within ODM leadership and support base.