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February 9, 2026
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Orengo, Sifuna, Babu launch rival rallies as ODM rift widens

Orengo, Sifuna, Babu launch rival rallies as ODM rift widens

Linda Mwananchi emerges as a counterweight to Oburu Oginga's Linda Ground campaign...

✨ Key Highlights

A rift within Kenya's ODM party has widened with Governor James Orengo, Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, and MP Babu Owino launching "Linda Mwananchi" rallies to challenge President William Ruto's re-election and oppose a broad-based government, directly countering the "Linda Ground" faction led by Dr. Oburu Oginga.

  • The "Linda Mwananchi" faction accused the Ruto government of failing to honor a 10-point agenda agreed upon with Raila Odinga in March 2025.
  • ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna stated the agreement between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance ends on March 7, with no extension without Raila's signature.
  • Siaya Governor James Orengo vowed strong resistance against attempts to "sell" the ODM party, rejecting leaders prioritizing personal ambition.

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