Are Raila's shoes too big for Oburu? Leader seems at sea at the helm
ODM party now appears to be operating on autopilot as bickering and infighting among leaders rage, raising serious questions about party leader Oburu Oginga’s ability to steady the ship...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is reportedly experiencing significant internal strife and bickering among its senior leaders, leading to concerns about the leadership capabilities of Oburu Oginga, the current party leader.
- The ODM party is 20-years-old.
- Oburu Oginga, the ODM party leader, is facing scrutiny over his ability to manage the party's internal conflicts.
- The infighting among senior leaders suggests the party is currently operating on "autopilot."
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ODM Faces Internal Strife, Leadership Concerns, and a Faltering Ouster Attempt - January 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is reportedly experiencing significant internal strife, infighting, and disunity among its senior leadership. Public displays of unity, such as the celebration for leader Raila Odinga’s 81st birthday in Kilifi on January 7, 2026, are said to have masked deep turmoil that has the party on the verge of self-destruction. Concerns have been raised about the leadership capabilities of current party leader Oburu Oginga. In a separate development, an attempt to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has reportedly lost momentum amid intensifying calls for dialogue. Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo has advocated for dialogue to resolve the internal disputes, which he warned could harm the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, lifelong ODM member Saitabao Ole Kanchory claims President William Ruto is actively working to unify the party for his own political consolidation.
