Linda Mwananchi faction accuses Ruto of meddling in ODM affairs
Babu Owino condemns police deployment, attempts to disrupt Linda Mwananchi meeting, terms ongoing ODM SDC illegal; Sifuna accuses Pres Ruto of orchestrating party takeover...
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A breakaway faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), calling itself Linda Mwananchi, has accused President William Ruto of interfering in opposition party affairs. The group held a parallel meeting at Ufungamano House while another ODM faction convened at Jamhuri grounds.
- The Linda Mwananchi faction alleges that President Ruto is using police to disrupt their legitimate party meetings.
- Key figures leading the Linda Mwananchi faction include Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo.
- The rival gatherings highlight deep divisions within the ODM over leadership and the party's direction, with the Linda Mwananchi group calling for fresh internal elections and opposing cooperation with the ruling UDA.
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Sifuna, Babu team overpower police, enter Ufungamano - March 2026
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and other leaders from the ODM 'Linda Mwananchi' faction overpowered police to gain entry into Ufungamano House. They were holding a parallel meeting to the Special Delegates Convention led by ODM leader Oburu Odinga at Jamhuri grounds. Siaya Governor James Orengo led youth into Ufungamano Grounds following a reported standoff, invoking the legacy of Raila Odinga and calling for major political and constitutional changes. The Linda Mwananchi faction accused President William Ruto of interfering in opposition party affairs, holding their parallel meeting while another ODM faction convened at Jamhuri grounds.
