A proposal to have EALA MP Winnie Odinga serve as a co-deputy party leader alongside her uncle Dr. Oburu Oginga within the ODM party has sparked internal divisions.

• If endorsed at the March 27 National Delegates Convention (NDC), this would place three members of the Odinga family in top leadership roles within the ODM.
• Supporters argue Winnie Odinga would bring youthful energy and should be judged on competence, not lineage.
• Critics contend this creates an undesirable perception of family inheritance and damages the party's national image.

The Linda Mwananchi faction of the ODM party has announced plans to hold a parallel public meeting on 27th of this month.

• The meeting will coincide with the ODM delegates' conference.
• Linda Mwananchi leaders are calling for political maturity following recent unsavoury remarks on political platforms.
• The move aims to address party matters and public concerns concurrently.

Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is facing an internal split as the "Linda Mwananchi" wing announced plans for a parallel convention on March 27.

• The "Linda Mwananchi" faction will hold their convention on the same day as their rivals, the "Linda Ground" camp.
• This escalation signals a deepened internal duel within the ODM party.
• The rival "Linda Ground" convention is scheduled to take place at Kasarani.

Gladys Wanga has declared that there will be only one Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Delegates Convention held at Jamhuri Grounds.

• The statement clarifies the location of the ODM convention amidst potential confusion.
• The key figure making this pronouncement is Gladys Wanga, a prominent ODM official.
• The event will take place at Jamhuri Grounds, a significant national venue.

A faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Oburu Odinga and former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma, has announced plans for their own National Delegates Conference (NDC) set to take place at Jamhuri Park. This group has dismissed the faction led by John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi, which is reportedly planning a parallel event under the banner 'Linda Mwananchi' (Protect the Citizen).

• A splinter group within the ODM is organizing its own National Delegates Conference (NDC).
• Key figures include Oburu Odinga and former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma.
• This move signals a potential internal division within the ODM party, with two factions planning separate NDC events.

A proposal to install EALA MP Winnie Odinga as a Deputy Party Leader in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has ignited controversy, with critics viewing it as an attempt to turn the party into a family affair, involving three members of the Odinga family in top leadership roles.

• If approved, Winnie Odinga would serve as a co-deputy party leader alongside her uncle, Dr. Oburu Oginga (proposed Party Leader), and her cousin, Kisumu Woman Rep Ruth Odinga (proposed Deputy Organising Secretary).
• Supporters argue the move injects youthful energy and that Winnie should be judged on competence, not lineage.
• Critics fear the optics of multiple Odingas at the helm will damage the party's national image and signal leadership as a family inheritance.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has postponed discussions regarding the potential appointment of East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) MP Winnie Odinga to a top leadership position within the party. This decision means Ms. Odinga will have to wait longer to pursue her leadership ambitions within the party.

• The Nairobi branch of the ODM party proposed Ms. Odinga for a position in the party's decision-making body.
• ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed confirmed the issue is not on the agenda for the upcoming National Delegates Convention (NDC) on March 27.
• A formal resolution will be addressed at an ordinary NDC later in the year, with the upcoming special NDC focused on ratifying previous decisions by the National Executive Council.