Acting Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has sought to defuse growing tensions within the party, assuring members that Embakasi East MP Babu Owino will face no unfair hurdles in his quest for the Nairobi gubernatorial ticket. Speaking during an interview on Ramogi TV on Tuesday night, Dr.…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has pledged to uphold its late leader Raila Odinga’s legacy and continue supporting the broad-based government arrangement established under his leadership. In a statement issued after a Central Committee meeting held on Monday, October 27, 2025, the party leadership reaffirmed its loyalty to the agreement…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Raila Odinga, where he presented a special gift to Mama Ida Odinga in honour of the former Prime Minister’s memory. In a message shared on his official X account…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has dismissed claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has entered into a coalition agreement with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking during a media interview on Monday, October 27, 2025, Governor Nassir clarified that ODM has not signed any formal coalition pact with the…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has reaffirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will continue to be part of President William Ruto’s broad-based government, even after the passing of its long-time leader Raila Odinga. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Kaluma said…
Tension gripped Kirinyaga County on Monday, October 13, 2025, as hundreds of residents mainly women marched through the streets to protest remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Carrying placards reading “Hatutaki Gachagua” and “Respect Women Leaders”, the demonstrators voiced strong opposition to what they described as disrespectful and…
Human rights activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has accused the Kenyan government of mounting a campaign of threats, harassment, and intimidation aimed at derailing his 2027 presidential ambitions. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Mwangi alleged that the state is orchestrating a deliberate effort to discredit…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially endorsed Boyd Were as its candidate for the upcoming Kasipul by-election, marking a significant step forward for the young politician and the party. Speaking on October 8, 2025, after Were submitted his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), ODM…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League has taken a firm stance against state-led economic empowerment programmes, citing concerns over constitutional overreach and threats to devolution. In an interview on October 8, 2025, ODM Youth League leader Kasmuel McOure criticized the ongoing national government initiatives, arguing that such programmes—though seemingly…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has publicly addressed ongoing speculation surrounding his political loyalty, particularly his perceived shift toward Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Speaking during a radio interview on October 8, 2025, Owino dismissed claims of defecting from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), asserting that his close association with…