Ruth Odinga Fires Warning to ODM Members
The Kisumu Woman representative went off-script with a stern warning to ODM members during the burial...
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Raila Odinga's sister, Ruth Odinga, has warned against emerging factions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party following her brother's passing. She emphasized Raila's wish for party unity during his burial ceremony at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in Bondo, Siaya County, on Sunday, October 19.
- Ruth Odinga stated that Raila's final wish was for ODM to remain a united front.
- She criticized "elements within the party" attempting to lead it against Raila's wishes.
- The warning comes amidst cracks forming within ODM, particularly after Raila's agreement with the Kenya Kwanza government in March 2025.
- Separately, Raila's daughter, Winnie Odinga, subtly expressed willingness to work with President William Ruto's administration.
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The death of Raila Odinga has triggered a battle for succession within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Raila Odinga's sister, Ruth Odinga, has warned against emerging factions within the party, revealing that party unity was her brother's "dying wish." She made the remarks during the burial ceremony at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in Bondo. This call for unity comes as the ODM faces potential rifts ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna also declared his commitment to unifying the party to preserve what he terms as Raila's legacy.
