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March 18, 2026
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Double trouble for Oburu camp ahead of NDC

Double trouble for Oburu camp ahead of NDC

Linda Mwananchi faction announces plans for parallel National Delegates Convention...

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces a crisis as a faction plans a parallel National Delegates Convention (NDC) on March 27, the same day the Political Parties Tribunal is set to rule on the legality of the party's current leadership and the planned NDC.

  • A ruling from the Political Parties Tribunal is expected on March 26, the day before the scheduled ODM NDC.
  • The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Siaya Governor James Orengo, announced plans for a parallel NDC, calling it a "people's NDC.".
  • The legal challenge questions the legitimacy of Dr. Oburu Oginga as interim party leader and the validity of resolutions made by the ODM's National Executive Committee and Central Committee.

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