Also known as: MP Caroli Omondi · Suba South MP Caroli Omondi
Caroli Omondi — Suba South MP and Linda Mwananchi movement leader, organizing opposition against 2027 election.
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… Speaking at the SKM Command Centre in Karen on Thursday, Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi said the decision followed a meeting held by Joint Azimio Council and National Executive Council (NEC) members within the coalition, adding that the move would strengthen the coalition …
Azimio reveals plans to rebrand, include more opposition partiesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLinda Mwananchi leaders Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi address supporters in Nyandiwa, Homa Bay County on August 16, 2026. …
Babu Owino: Linda Mwananchi to unveil new party with like-minded leadersCapital News
… Omollo also criticised Suba South MP Caroli Omondi over his opposition to Ruto’s re-election bid, saying the legislator had a right to hold a different political position but should base his criticism on facts. …
Omollo challenges Kalonzo, Orengo to explain record as he rallies support for Ruto in 2027The Standard
… Wasaga criticised remarks attributed to Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia, former Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, saying political affiliation should not determine who faces action over inflammatory statements. …
Wasaga calls for independent state bodies to curb political intoleranceCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 19 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi are set to coordinate a new People’s Forum for Electoral Preparedness as Kenya begins preparations for the 2027 General Election. …
Maraga, Muturi to lead new forum ahead of 2027 electionCapital News
… Kaluma has called for investigations into Orengo, Babu Owino, former Homa Bay MP Caroli Omondi and Senator Edwin Sifuna over their alleged roles in the events surrounding the rally. …
Kaluma defends remarks, says Homa Bay residents were provokedCitizen Digital
… One of the dusty, impassable roads is in Suba South, a constituency currently represented by Caroli Omondi, a member of the Linda Mwananchi team. …
John Mbadi, who was Suba South MP for 15 years, now blames successor for poor roadsThe Standard
… Suba South MP Caroli Omondi dismissed claims that the government had transformed the region and claimed that the government has only dedicated about Sh10 billion to the region.Some social media users described the roads as an eyesore and turned it into an instant mockery of the d …
As Homa Bay leaders shuttle in choppers, local roads are an eyesoreThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenyans have turned on Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi after he blamed his successor, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, for the poor state of roads exposed during Sunday's chaotic Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County. …
'Show us what you did': Kenyans roast Mbadi over 17 years as Suba South MPThe Standard
… f state terrorism that unfolded in Homa Bay yesterday, the State's complicity thereon and inaction thereto all demonstrate that this Kenya Kwanza Government has failed the test of leadership, competence and Constitutionalism," said Faith.Linda Mwananchi Spokesperson Caroli Omondi …
Linda Mwananchi calls for the arrest, prosecution of Wanga and KalumaThe Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to launch a new political party under Linda Mwananchi to challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino claimed the new party will be democratic with free and fair nominations, and criticized ODM for abandoning democratic ideals championed by former PM Raila Odinga.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has called on opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and James Orengo to account for their records in public service and explain what they have achieved before seeking high office, while rallying support for President Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Advocate Peter Simba Wasaga has called for independent state institutions like the DCI and ODPP to enforce the law without regard to political alliances, arguing this would curb political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. He criticised remarks by political leaders from both government and opposition following clashes at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County, saying inflammatory statements are wrong regardless of political affiliation.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi will coordinate a People's Forum for Electoral Preparedness scheduled for October 9, 2026, as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The initiative was prompted by reported incidents of political violence across the country.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has dismissed claims that his remarks fuelled violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16, saying residents were "provoked" and his remarks were taken out of context. Kaluma said he received a letter from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission and instructed his lawyers to respond, arguing some remarks were incorrectly transcribed or translated.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
John Mbadi, who represented Suba South for 15 years, has blamed his successor for poor road conditions in the constituency. A Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County exposed the state of roads in the region, sparking public criticism about resource allocation for infrastructure.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A rally in Homa Bay County exposed the region's poor road conditions and neglected infrastructure, contradicting claims by some politicians that the region's infrastructure has improved significantly under President William Ruto's government. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo attributed the poor state of roads to several years of marginalisation.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi blamed his successor, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, for poor road conditions exposed during a Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, though Kenyans on social media questioned what Mbadi himself accomplished during his 17 years representing the constituency before becoming Cabinet Secretary.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi faction has condemned violence at their rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday and is calling for the arrest and prosecution of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Town MP Opondo Kaluma, alleging inflammatory statements. The faction reported one security team member dead, an injured driver, and an amputated leg among their members.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two AFP journalists were assaulted by armed goons in Homa Bay town ahead of a Linda Mwananchi rally, with their press cards, cameras and other belongings taken. Tensions in the region have caused business closures and road blockages, with armed groups paralyzing transport and forcing churches to shut.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi leaders, led by Caroli Omondi, have raised alarm over an alleged plot by local political leaders to disrupt their planned rallies in Homa Bay County this weekend, accusing them of mobilising goons to block access to venues. They have called on the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to intervene and ensure safety for the movement's leaders, supporters and residents.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior Principal Secretary has assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of adequate security during its planned Homa Bay tour, stating that politicians have a democratic right to visit any part of the country as long as they observe the law. The assurance comes amid concerns by Linda Mwananchi leaders over alleged intimidation from ODM rivals in Homa Bay.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement claims some Nyanza leaders are planning to deploy goons to disrupt its Homa Bay rally scheduled for Sunday, with alleged tactics including blocking airport areas, bridges, and the movement's accommodation. The movement says it has shared audio recordings of the alleged plans with police and is calling on the Inspector General to ensure the rally remains peaceful.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties rejected an application to reserve the name "Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya," citing similarities to the already-reserved slogan "Linda Mkenya, Boresha Kenya" and public-interest concerns. Senator Edwin Sifuna and allied politicians met the Registrar this week seeking to resolve the naming dispute, though the meeting did not immediately settle the matter.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Registrar of Political Parties has agreed to review his rejection of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's application to reserve the party name Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya, which was initially rejected over similarities with existing party names and public interest concerns. The movement's leaders met with the Registrar and expressed optimism about reversing the decision ahead of the 2027 General Election.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kalonzo Musyoka-led Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has admitted former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, former Meru Governor Peter Munya and Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti into its governing council as part of a restructuring aimed at repositioning the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says the Orange Democratic Movement is dead and its values have been betrayed, stating that the Linda Mwananchi Movement will transform into a political party because remaining in ODM is no longer sustainable.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi political faction, led by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, is taking its grassroots mobilisation campaign to Kisii and Nyamira counties on Friday, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo leading the delegation alongside other allied lawmakers.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba South legislator Caroli Omondi was suspended from the National Assembly for five sitting days after being found guilty of using unacceptable words during a house session and refusing to retract or apologize. The suspension came after a heated exchange during discussion of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, when Omondi allegedly told the Speaker to "stop being stupid," though he later denied the remark and claimed he said "We're not stupid."
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was suspended from the National Assembly for five sitting days after using unparliamentary language during debate on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, allegedly telling the Temporary Speaker to "stop being stupid" following a disagreement over speaking time and quorum.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced he will return to court to challenge the Orange Democratic Movement's latest decision to remove him as Secretary General, calling the move unlawful and procedurally unfair. The challenge mirrors an earlier ouster attempt in February that was quashed by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Three MPs—Caroli Omondi, Wilberforce Oundo, and Caleb Amisi—have pledged support for former Chief Justice David Maraga's presidential candidacy under the United Green Movement, citing his integrity, constitutionalism, and approach to governance at a youth congress held at Ufungamano House.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi movement at a rally in Thika, criticising the government's affordable housing programme and calling for funds to be redirected to free education. The movement said it will work with the United Opposition to contest the 2027 general election.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rejected proposed changes to minority leadership positions in the Narok County Assembly, saying the alterations are procedurally flawed and violate coalition agreements and democratic principles. The coalition insists that any leadership changes must follow due process and include consultation with sponsoring parties and adherence to party constitutions and standing orders.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The ODM Linda Mwananchi faction, comprising ODM members opposed to the Broad-Based Government, is expanding its consultative rallies to Thika on June 14 to build influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Secretary-General Caroli Omondi projected the formation could consolidate up to 16 million votes in the next election, marking the faction's first major push into Central Kenya, a region where ODM has historically struggled.
31 May 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that ODM has fallen into disarray seven months after Raila Odinga's death, with Senator Oburu Oginga's interim leadership showing insufficient capacity to preserve the party. The turmoil intensified after August 2024, when ODM's chairman, Minority Leader, and two deputy party leaders joined President Ruto's Cabinet following a handshake with Raila, which critics said undermined the party's role as the principal opposition force.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →