The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership aligned to the Linda Ground faction has rejected plans by a rival wing to convene a parallel National Delegates Convention (NDC), insisting that only one legitimate gathering will take place next Friday. Speaking to the press outside the party headquarters on Thursday, March 19,…
The official website for the Linda Mwananchi movement affiliated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been temporarily taken offline following what party officials described as significant cyberattacks and the need for technical upgrades. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna announced the decision on social media, stating that the site experienced…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on President William Ruto to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Luo community and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Speaking in Alego Usonga constituency during a certified seeds distribution exercise, Orengo urged the president to present an “irresistible offer” to the community. “If…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a Special Delegates Convention scheduled for March 27, 2026, in Nairobi, amid growing internal divisions that have triggered a significant leadership dispute within the party. In a formal notice dated March 5, ODM Deputy Secretary General Catherine Omanyo confirmed that the convention will…
Members of the Linda Mwananchi faction have formally opposed an attempt to register their movement as a political party, citing concerns of fraud and misrepresentation. Through their advocates, Henia Anzala & Associates, the faction wrote to the Registrar of Political Parties after learning from a newspaper article that one Charles…
The newly appointed Orange Democratic Union (ODM) Secretary General, Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo, has urged party members to embrace unity, consistency, and dialogue, stressing that internal differences should not undermine the institution’s core values. Upholding ODM Principles Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Thursday, Omanyo emphasized that while democracy…
Siaya, Kenya – Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating turmoil within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), claiming the Head of State has taken control of the opposition party following the death of its founding leader, Raila Odinga, in October 2025. Speaking at a press briefing…
Nairobi, Kenya – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee to expel party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of disloyalty and undermining party unity. Speaking in Suba South constituency on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Mbadi, a former ODM chairman, alleged…
Nairobi, Kenya – Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has issued a strong call for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, rejecting suggestions that the party should shelve its ambitions and rally behind President William Ruto. Speaking on the party’s future following the…
Nairobi, Kenya – Leaders of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Sunday strongly rejected claims that the broad-based pact between party leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto signalled the formation of a political coalition. Speaking during a church service at PAG Church in Kawangware, the leaders clarified that the…