Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has publicly criticized Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi for remarks he allegedly made about the Odinga family's influence within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

• Ruth Odinga accused Mbadi of launching a personal attack during a recent ODM party retreat in Mombasa.
• The former ODM chairman reportedly stated that the party does not belong to the Odingas and questioned the sense of entitlement associated with the name.
• Ruth Odinga defended the Odinga family's legacy and vowed to advocate for unity within the ODM party despite divisions.