Lake Victoria has become the center of a longstanding dispute affecting Kenyan fishermen, with recent incidents involving arrests and fines by Ugandan security officials prompting calls for urgent resolution. Speaking in Kisumu, Oburu Oginga criticized the ongoing harassment of fishermen, particularly from Siaya County and Busia County. He highlighted the…
Kisumu, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Dr. Oburu Oginga, has come to the defence of President William Ruto, dismissing criticism that the Head of State’s recent public remarks against opposition figures were unpresidential. Speaking during Idd-ul-Fitr celebrations at Kisumu State Lodge on Friday, Oburu argued that…
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…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that the 10-point agenda signed between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Kenya Kwanza administration has been implemented, describing recent briefings as a “charade.” Speaking on Wednesday, Sifuna criticized the committee tasked with overseeing the agenda for failing to submit its final…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed the Kisumu County party delegates’ elections that were originally scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026. In a letter to the Chairperson of the ODM National Elections Coordination Committee, party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga cited intelligence reports indicating a highly polarized political environment as…
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…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga on Tuesday chaired his inaugural Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting since assuming office, ratifying key decisions made by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and Central Committee. Addressing the press outside Parliament after the meeting, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed…
The long-standing schism within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has now extended into the party’s entertainment sector, as the two warring factions restructure their DJ units and redefine their musical approaches. DJ Spider, a veteran entertainer who has energized Raila Odinga-led rallies for nearly a decade, has confirmed that he…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Dr. Oburu Oginga, has announced that the party is prepared to push for the Deputy President position in upcoming pre-election talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Negotiation Strategy Speaking during a consultative meeting at the Siaya County Assembly chambers, Dr. Oburu…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has publicly voiced strong support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging Mt. Kenya residents to back him and President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. Endorsing Kindiki’s Role Speaking in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, on Sunday, Ruku emphasized…