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January 27, 2026
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Winnie Odinga claims intimidation of dissenters within ODM

Winnie Odinga claims intimidation of dissenters within ODM

Winnie called for the convening of an NDC to guide such coalition decisions...

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EALA MP Winnie Odinga has alleged that some members of ODM are facing intimidation for holding dissenting views on the emerging broad-based government arrangement. She claimed politicians are being de-whipped for appearing on political platforms with her, and that individuals are being asked to declare support for the current regime to receive rewards like Teachers Service Commission slots.

  • Winnie Odinga dismissed claims of a family feud with acting party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, stating family matters are discussed at home.
  • She urged ODM to "put its house in order" before forming any coalition agreements ahead of the 2027 General Election and called for a National Delegates Conference.
  • Winnie dismissed claims that her mother, Ida Odinga's, nomination as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UNEP was a political reward, asserting her mother "deserves it" for her more than 40 years of advocacy for women's rights.
  • She called a man's claim about being present at her father’s death a "flat-out lie" and requested an investigation.

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