Bitter-sweet Orange: Beginning of the end of Raila Odinga's ODM
Oburu team is firm on their desire to work with President William Ruto, something the Sifuna faction is against...
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A significant event for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) occurred yesterday, marking a potentially pivotal moment for the party's future. Two parallel events were held in Nairobi, both heavily referencing the name of the late party leader, Raila Odinga.
- The events were marked by intense verbal exchanges between attendees.
- Key figures and supporters of the ODM were involved.
- The date of the events was March 27, 2026.
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Police guard Oburu's SDC, disrupt Sifuna meeting amid alleged Ruto interference - March 2026
Police disrupted a meeting organized by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna while providing security for a parallel gathering by Oburu Oginga's faction, amid accusations of interference by President William Ruto's administration. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna stated he cannot serve as Secretary General under party leader Oburu Oginga, despite holding a parallel ODM meeting on the same day as Oginga's Special Delegates Meeting. A rift within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) led to parallel meetings and public statements from key figures, highlighting internal power struggles. The Linda Mwananchi faction declared the rival ODM convention held at Jamhuri Grounds illegitimate. The Orange Democratic Movement experienced a deeply fractured day with two parallel functions held in Nairobi, highlighting severe internal divisions within the party.
