Linda ground Vs Linda mwananch: Inside Sifuna-Oburu ODM clashes
The fractures within ODM on Sunday morphed into a battle for control of the country’s most recognisable party as the two factions led separate rallies...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is experiencing internal divisions, with two factions holding separate rallies on Sunday, each advocating for a party rebirth ahead of the next General Election.
- The conflict is characterized as a "battle for control" within Kenya's most recognizable political party.
- Oburu Oginga, an ODM leader, addressed a rally at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa on February 15, 2026.
- The deepening factions are described as Linda ground Vs Linda mwananchi, indicating a clash over party direction.
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ODM Factions Clash and Hold Separate Rallies; Sifuna-led Rally Teargassed - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is experiencing internal divisions, with two factions holding separate rallies on Sunday. The factions are reportedly led by Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Oburu Oginga, with both camps advocating for a party "rebirth" ahead of the next General Election. Amidst these divisions, police are facing condemnation after deploying teargas during a peaceful Linda Mwananchi rally in Kitengela Town, Kajiado County, on Sunday. The teargassed rally was led by Edwin Sifuna. An attempt to remove Sifuna from his secretary-general position has also reignited discussions about disunity within the party.
