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February 22, 2026
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Day of thunder: How Sifuna-Babu Owino's wave swept Kakamega

Day of thunder: How Sifuna-Babu Owino's wave swept Kakamega

Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino took their political push to Kakamega, criticising President William Ruto and the police as new battle lines emerge within ODM...

✨ Key Highlights

A significant political event unfolded in Kakamega where ODM SG Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino held a rally that drew a large, organic crowd, signaling a new political force within ODM.

  • The rally, held on February 21, 2026, at Amalemba Grounds, was disrupted by teargas.
  • Key figures involved were ODM SG Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, rallying supporters.
  • The event demonstrated a potent ability to attract a crowd, potentially impacting both ODM's internal dynamics and President William Ruto's re-election prospects.

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ODM Internal Conflicts: Sifuna-Babu vs Oburu Faction - February 2026

A fierce political rivalry within ODM is unfolding between the Sifuna-Babu faction and Oburu Oginga. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino held a significant rally in Kakamega that drew a large organic crowd, demonstrating a new political force. Meanwhile, Oburu Oginga (brother of East African Legislative Assembly MP Oburu Odinga) criticized Sifuna and is actively rallying support for President Ruto in Siaya County. The rally was disrupted by teargas on February 21, 2026.

Oburu faults Sifuna as he rallies Siaya behind Ruto
Oburu faults Sifuna as he rallies Siaya behind Ruto

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Sifuna-Babu take Kakamega by storm tell off Ruto, police
Sifuna-Babu take Kakamega by storm tell off Ruto, police

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