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January 18, 2026
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Odinga siblings enter ODM succession row, back youthful faction

Odinga siblings enter ODM succession row, back youthful faction

Speaking during public engagements in Nairobi’s Kibra constituency, the two accused a section of ODM leaders of targeting younger party figures, specifically referencing Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna.....

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Winnie Odinga and her brother Raila Odinga Jr have publicly entered the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) succession debate, backing a youthful faction and warning against attempts to sideline dissenting voices. Their intervention comes amidst a simmering power struggle within the party, with the siblings accusing some leaders of targeting younger figures like Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

  • The Odinga siblings, children of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga Sr, made their remarks during public engagements in Nairobi’s Kibra constituency.
  • Winnie Odinga, an East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP, vowed to remain in the party and address the issue at the National Delegates Conference (NDC).
  • Both Winnie and Raila Jr emphasized the importance of freedom of expression and internal debate within ODM, rejecting claims that the party could be "sold or hijacked."

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