Linda Mwananchi: This is why we are taking a different direction
Linda Mwananchi stormed Kisumu, sending a clear message that they meant business...
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The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) held a rally in Kisumu, signaling a clear divergence from the party's current leadership and vowing to field a presidential candidate in 2027.
- The faction, led by figures like Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, aims to explain their new political direction to voters.
- They directly criticized ODM leaders Dr. Oburu Odinga, Gladys Wanga, and Junet Mohammed, accusing them of "selling the party" and aligning with President William Ruto.
- The rally was a strategic choice, invoking the spirit of the late Raila Odinga in Nyanza's political heartland, and saw a large turnout despite alleged attempts to disrupt the event.
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Linda Mwananchi Faction Vows to Field Presidential Candidate in 2027 - April 2026
The Linda Mwananchi faction of the ODM Party held a rally in Kisumu, signaling a clear divergence from the party's current leadership and vowing to field a presidential candidate in 2027. The faction made a significant return to Kisumu, evoking memories of the late Raila Odinga and a spirit of resistance. They assert that Oburu Oginga's leadership is unconstitutional and have criticized him for seizing power against the ODM party's constitution. Allies of President William Ruto have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing opposition groups, specifically Linda Mwananchi and the United Opposition. ODM leaders in Kilifi County are defending their alliance with UDA while criticizing their rivals from the Linda Mwananchi movement.
