Orengo: My problem with Ruto, Oburu and why Sifuna is fit to be president
Siaya Governor says that when Raila met MPs in Nairobi, he cautioned them about the two-term talk...
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has publicly criticized Dr. Oburu Oginga's leadership potential for ODM and declared his support for ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's "Linda Mwananchi" faction.
- Orengo believes Dr. Oburu Oginga, Raila Odinga's elder brother and heir, lacks the necessary experience to lead the party, stating he has "never tasted tear gas."
- He dismisses any pre-election pact with President William Ruto as a "long con-game" and criticizes the pursuit of Deputy President positions as "fool's gold."
- Orengo champions Edwin Sifuna as a potential presidential candidate for Kenya in 2027, deeming him "fit to be the president."
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Orengo Publicly Criticizes ODM Leadership Faction - March 2026
Siaya Governor James Orengo has publicly criticized Dr. Oburu Oginga's leadership potential for ODM and declared his support for ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi faction. President William Ruto's meeting with Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) leaders and elected MPs has reportedly thrown the party into disarray. An advocate has filed a lawsuit against the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the High Court, challenging the party's nomination of President William Ruto as its 2027 presidential flag bearer, alleging betrayal over a promised Cabinet Secretary position.
