Winnie: Raila's party can't be led by sellouts
EALA MP Winnie Odinga on Sunday convened a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, drawing a crowd reminiscent of those once mobilised by her late father, ODM leader Raila Odinga...
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Winnie Odinga, an EALA MP, held a significant rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, on January 18, 2026. She cautioned ODM leaders against making unilateral decisions for the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- The rally’s large turnout was compared to those mobilized by her late father, ODM leader Raila Odinga, and stood in contrast to a recent modest gathering for party leader Oburu Odinga at the same venue.
- Winnie Odinga emphasized that decisions must involve members through a National Delegates Conference (NDC).
- The event highlights internal discussions and potential power dynamics within the ODM party regarding future leadership and strategy.
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ODM Faces Internal Divisions at Meetings in Kibra and Kakamega County - January 2026
EALA MP Winnie Odinga held a significant rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra on January 18, 2026, where she cautioned ODM leaders against making unilateral decisions for the party. She urged them not to act ahead of the 2027 General Election without consulting members through a National Delegates Conference (NDC). Concurrently, the Orange Democratic Movement is facing internal strife in Kakamega County. A recent ODM meeting there, the first since Raila Odinga's absence, highlighted deep divisions, forcing Oburu Oginga to attend two separate gatherings. During this event, some members urged Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to cease factionalism amidst impending talks with the UDA party.
