Oburu faces turbulent start as he steps in Raila's huge shoes at ODM helm
Three factions have emerged on the party’s relationship with President Ruto following Raila’s death...
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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.
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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.
