Betrayed in death: Inside ODM's rivalry, greed killing Raila Odinga's legacy
The flowery messages posted by ODM leaders to celebrate Raila’s birthday stand in stark contrast to what is happening in his once-celebrated party, now tottering on the brink of self-destruction...
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Despite recent public birthday greetings for ODM leader Raila Odinga, his political party, ODM, is reportedly facing internal strife and disunity. The celebration of his 81st birthday comes amidst concerns that the party is on the verge of self-destruction.
- The article highlights a stark contrast between outwardly warm birthday messages and the reality of internal conflict within the ODM party.
- Raila Odinga, the long-standing leader of ODM, was celebrated on his 81st birthday.
- The internal issues are perceived as threatening Odinga's political legacy, suggesting a betrayal from within his own party.
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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.
