ODM Raises Alarm Over Hostile Takeover by UDA
The party called on its members to resist being drawn into UDA activities and to remain loyal to ODM’s constitution and grassroots structures...
✨ Key Highlights
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has accused the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of orchestrating a “hostile takeover” of its grassroots structures in Western Kenya, specifically in Vihiga and Kakamega counties.
- ODM claims UDA is attempting to lure its legislators and county officials into UDA campaign meetings under false pretenses of political cooperation.
- ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi stated that these actions are predatory, especially following the demise of former Party Leader Raila Amollo Odinga.
- ODM denies any formal agreement with UDA beyond a 10-point reform package, which it says is not a political pact.
- The party is calling on its members to resist UDA activities and remain loyal, as many officials have already reaffirmed their allegiance to ODM.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Part of the Day's Coverage
ODM Party Faces Internal Feuds and Accusations of UDA Takeover - January 2026
Ida Odinga, widow of ODM founder Raila Odinga, has urged feuding ODM factions to engage in dialogue to prevent a party split amidst internal disagreements. This follows renewed calls from Migori Senator Eddy Oketch for ODM leader Oburu Odinga to intervene in the escalating feud between Senator Edwin Sifuna and MP Junet Mohamed, setting a seven-day deadline for resolution. Concurrently, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has accused the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of orchestrating a “hostile takeover” of its grassroots structures in Western Kenya, specifically in Vihiga and Kakamega counties.
