Oburu to critics: Orange party will stay in broad-based government
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and other officials stormed Kisii County to consolidate the party’s support base, dismissing the faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as detractors...
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Oburu Oginga, leader of the ODM party, led a delegation to Kisii County to consolidate support and address internal dissent, reaffirming the party's commitment to remaining part of a broad-based government alongside the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
- Oburu Oginga dismissed a faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo for allegedly undermining his position.
- The meeting at Sameta Grounds on Sunday afternoon focused on negotiations with President William Ruto concerning Raila Odinga's 10-point agenda and the Nadco Report.
- Speakers, including Deputy Leader Simba Arati and Chairperson Gladys Wanga, emphasized ODM's transition from an opposition party to a governing partner, extending beyond 2027, and endorsed Simba Arati to accompany Oburu to negotiations.
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ODM Party Splits Over 2027 Presidency as Sifuna-led Wing Vows to Field a Candidate - January 2026
A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's ODM Party regarding the 2027 presidential election. A faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has declared its intention to field a presidential candidate. This stance directly contradicts the camp associated with Oburu Oginga, which has pledged support for President William Ruto. Oburu Oginga led a delegation to Kisii County to consolidate support and address internal dissent within the party. During this visit, he reaffirmed the party's commitment to remaining part of a broad-based government alongside the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
