ODM headache in the city as MPs publicly back Babu Owino
Over the weekend, Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ and Awendo MP Walter Owino declared support for Babu who has fallen out with ODM leadership...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces internal divisions over its Nairobi governorship candidate, with several MPs publicly endorsing Babu Owino, despite the party's Nairobi chairman, George Aladwa, also declaring his bid.
- Key figures like Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ and Awendo MP Walter Owino have publicly backed Babu Owino.
- The endorsement of Babu Owino is seen as a challenge to the party's leadership and potential alliances, including the possibility of Governor Johnson Sakaja seeking an ODM ticket.
- Babu Owino himself has questioned why ODM would consider giving the ticket to Sakaja, citing his past political allegiances.
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ODM Faces Internal Divisions Over Nairobi Gubernatorial Candidate - September 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement faces internal divisions over its Nairobi governorship candidate, with several MPs publicly endorsing Babu Owino despite the party's Nairobi chairman George Aladwa also declaring his bid. Meanwhile, Siaya Governor James Orengo has challenged the perceived 'coronation' of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Linda Mwananchi movement's presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, insisting on a credible nomination process. Separately, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has issued a three-day ultimatum to President William Ruto to take action against allies making inflammatory remarks, threatening to withdraw her support otherwise.
