Tag: #Odm Party
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ODM’s Political Miscalculation has Driven Luhyas Closer to the Kikuyu
With the next General Election drawing closer, Kenya’s political landscape is already taking shape. Campaigns have effectively begun, with politicians returning to the grassroots to reconnect with voters and consolidate their support. For decades, ODM enjoyed significant backing from the Luhya community, largely due to the inclusive leadership style of Raila Odinga. Many supporters believe…
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ODM Infighting Forces Mama Ida Odinga to Break Silence, Urges Unity and Respect for Raila’s Ideals
Mounting infighting within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has pushed Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida Odinga, to publicly intervene, urging rival factions to rein in their disputes before they fracture the party he built. Mama Ida broke her silence on Wednesday, January 7, while speaking during Raila Odinga’s birthday commemoration ceremony in Nairobi, using the solemn…
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Inside ODM’s Principled Faction: The Sifuna–Osotsi–Kajwang’–Amisi Axis
In Kenya’s evolving political landscape, a prominent group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders – including Edwin Sifuna, Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Senator Moses Kajwang’, and Caleb Amisi – has emerged as a vocal faction shaping high-octane debates within the party. These leaders represent a blend of experience and youthful assertiveness, and have increasingly positioned themselves…
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Meet Raila Odinga. Man who Could run Kenya From the Opposition Side
Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga was a long-serving opposition force in Kenya who was at the helm of ODM Party until late last month when he breathed his last. Raila, son to the first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, was a political genius who moved masses in all of his political meetings and rallies and was…