ODM big split? Two top officials skip key meeting called by Oburu
ODM, the mammoth political party crafted 20 years ago by the late Raila Odinga, is on the verge of a split, if what happened in Kilifi on Monday is anything to go by...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a major political party in Kenya, appears to be facing an internal crisis following a key meeting in Kilifi on Monday. Two top officials reportedly skipped the gathering, fueling speculation of a significant split within the party.
- The ODM was founded 20 years ago by the late Raila Odinga.
- The meeting was called by Oburu, though his full title is not specified.
- An image shows ODM MPs led by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi addressing a media briefing on January 12, 2026, to endorse a pre-election coalition with UDA.
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