What Raila Odinga would say to ODM if he rose today
Raila allowed rebels to exhaust their defiance before welcoming them back through forgiveness, but Oburu’s allies, by contrast, continue to widen divisions by urging dissenters to quit the party.”..
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The political maneuvering within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is raising questions about its alignment with Raila Odinga's vision, particularly concerning the influence of Oburu Oginga's allies. This has led to speculation about whether Raila Odinga's progressive spirit still defines the party's direction.
- The article raises concerns that the politics of Oburu Oginga's allies within ODM do not reflect the style and substance of Raila Odinga.
- The central question is whether Raila Odinga's progressive spirit has departed from the ODM.
- The photograph shows ODM leader Raila Odinga addressing a press briefing after a Central Committee meeting in Nairobi on July 2, 2024.
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ODM Members Discuss Party Direction and Future Coalition Strategy - January 2026
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Members of Parliament have urged party leader Raila Odinga not to settle for anything less than the deputy presidency in future coalition talks, citing the party's strong national footprint. Simultaneously, political maneuvering within the ODM is raising questions about its alignment with Raila Odinga's vision. The influence of Oburu Oginga's allies has led to speculation about the party's direction. Recent discussions among these allies suggest a deviation from the political style and substance of Raila Odinga. These developments have prompted questions about whether his progressive ideals still define the party's direction.
