ODM, the falling empire? Oburu fights back as Ruth Odinga sides with Sifuna

The death of Raila led to the emergence of two factions...

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Following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kenya's ODM party is engulfed in a leadership crisis, with two factions emerging and questioning the legitimacy of the new leadership, source of millions for mobilization drives, and a proposed 2027 deal with President William Ruto.

Dr. Oburu Odinga, Raila's elder brother and party leader, leads one faction holding "Linda Ground" rallies.
Secretary General Edwin Sifuna leads a parallel "Linda Mwananchi" faction and publicly challenged Dr. Odinga's installation and the funding of rival rallies.
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has sided with Sifuna, questioning the source of funds for the "Linda Ground" rallies, which include "choppers, big tents and ODM-branded T-shirts and caps," and expressing doubt about President Ruto honoring future pre-election pacts.

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