… Ruto's preferred running mate among his own supporters is Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at 59 per cent, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga a distant second at 12 per cent.ODM-affiliated figures attract negligible support for the position. …
… n recent months intensified calls for the running mate slot.However, the survey indicates that leaders associated with ODM enjoy limited public backing for the position, with Kindiki emerging as the most politically acceptable choice among respondents.ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga …
… Subscribe to our newsletterAt the same time, Khamala maintained that Western Kenya leaders have no problem with ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga or Oburu, but insisted the region deserves stronger representation at the top leadership level to reflect ODM’s national outlook.He propose …
… Kasmuel accused unnamed political opponents of attempting to undermine ODM through sustained attacks against senior officials, including party chairperson Gladys Wanga. …
… These include ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir, whom he accused of convening a meeting to alter the party’s leadership shortly after the death of Raila Odinga. …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – Incumbent Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has taken an early lead in the county’s gubernatorial race, according to a new Swiss Poll survey, widening the gap between her and her closest challengers. …
ODM leaders vow to protect party as three-day retreat kicks off By Francis Mtalaki May 03, 2026 09:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ODM National chairperson Gladys Wanga addresses the press outside the pa …
… After Orengo’s departure, ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga reiterated the party’s position within the broad-based government, dismissing claims of internal fractures. …
… After Orengo’s departure, the service resumed, with ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga reiterating the party’s position within the broad-based government and dismissing attempts to split it. …
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Oginga has defended the government's 2026 budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is common worldwide and that Kenya is right to prioritize domestic over external borrowing. Oburu, speaking at a church fundraiser in Kajiado County, dismissed criticism over the country's borrowing levels, saying the focus should be on how the deficit is financed rather than the existence of the deficit itself.
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Oginga has defended the government's 2026 budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is common worldwide and that Kenya is right to prioritize domestic over external borrowing. Oburu, speaking at a church fundraiser in Kajiado County, dismissed criticism over the country's borrowing levels, saying the focus should be on how the deficit is financed rather than the existence of the deficit itself.
Aquaculture firm Victory Farms has begun a Sh2.2 billion project in Homa Bay County to address tilapia shortage in Kenya through cage fish farming and fish pond farming, alongside establishing a fish feed mill, hatchery, warehouse, and export facilities.
Former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has defended women in leadership and urged Kenyans to judge them based on service delivery rather than gender, arguing that women should be given the opportunity to prove their abilities in elected positions.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating violence that disrupted his political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, claiming his convoy was attacked at multiple locations by "hired goons" who damaged vehicles in Mbita and other areas.
The UDA Homa Bay Secretary Silas Jakakimba has condemned violence that occurred during Siaya Governor James Orengo's political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, warning against political intolerance and calling for leaders to compete through ideas and development agendas rather than confrontation.
DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula clashed over whether Western Kenya should support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid or the opposition coalition. Savula, now in the UDA, argued the Luhya community should back Ruto's second-term bid, citing development projects from the Kenya Kwanza administration.
ODM party leaders have intensified calls for unity ahead of a mega rally scheduled for Sunday at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu, which the party says will mark the beginning of grassroots re-engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. National Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the rally aims to strengthen party unity, reach out to supporters and like-minded leaders, and update residents on progress under the broad-based government arrangement, with discussions on devolution, infrastructure, agriculture, and compensation for post-election violence victims.
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga warned aspirants at a Kisumu meeting that the party will not tolerate bribery during nominations and will insist on free and fair processes, telling candidates they should serve their people rather than pursue elective office as a path to wealth.
The Orange Democratic Movement says it may not field a presidential candidate in 2027, instead prioritizing winning elective seats to strengthen its bargaining power in coalition negotiations. Party leader Oburu Oginga emphasized that the party's influence would depend on the number of MPs, MCAs, and presidential votes it delivers.
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.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga declared that ODM will not return to opposition politics and has made a deliberate decision to work with President William Ruto's government in advancing Kenyan interests rather than engaging in street protests ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has responded to controversial remarks by her Siaya counterpart James Orengo, accusing him of using language that demeans women in leadership. The public fallout occurs as political pressure mounts against Orengo, with a section of Members of County Assembly reportedly threatening impeachment proceedings over alleged insubordination to ODM party leadership.
The Siaya County Assembly has suspended East Asembo MCA Gordon Onguru for 30 days following allegations that he made disparaging and sexually suggestive remarks against President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at a public gathering in Oyugis Town.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has written to Siaya Governor James Orengo calling on him to embrace respect and dignity in public discourse, saying his remarks left her humiliated but forgiving him in a letter shared on social media where she distances herself from her official roles.
Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara has criticised Siaya Governor James Orengo over remarks against Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, saying they demeaned the integrity of women leaders and undermined gender equality and women's progress in leadership.
Women leaders allied to ODM in Homa Bay County are calling on Siaya Governor James Orengo to apologize for remarks laced with sexual expletives directed at Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, arguing that sex should not be used to belittle people in public forums.
Kisumu West MP Roza Buyu has condemned remarks made by James Orengo directed at ODM national chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, saying they demean women leaders and undermine progress women have made in Kenya's political space. Buyu, defending Wanga's leadership record, said both governors were elected by the people and deserved equal respect regardless of gender.
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed criticism from the Linda Mwananchi faction questioning his leadership since his brother Raila Odinga's death, saying he has the energy and capacity to lead and that experience remains valuable. He accused the faction of violating party rules and said those who want to rejoin must "come with a coiled tail" and not start from the top.
A TIFA Research survey of 2,013 Kenyan adults across all 47 counties found that 59 per cent of respondents who support Ruto's re-election bid prefer Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as his running mate in 2027, ahead of Gladys Wanga at 12 per cent.
A TIFA Research survey of 2,013 Kenyans across all 47 counties finds President Ruto with 24 per cent support if elections were held today, his highest rating since May 2025, while Kalonzo Musyoka places second at 19 per cent and three in four Kenyans prefer someone else or remain undecided. Ruto draws strongest support from Northern Kenya at 48 per cent and Nyanza at 41 per cent, but only nine per cent in Mt Kenya where Gachagua commands 70 per cent recognition.
A Tifa Research survey shows Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with 59 per cent support as the preferred running mate for President Ruto in the 2027 General Election, despite recent pressure from politicians, including ODM-linked leaders, urging consideration of a new deputy.
Lurambi MP Titus Khamala has called for Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to be given a central role in ODM leadership, saying it would demonstrate respect for Luhya community support and help unify the party amid internal divisions.
Orange Democratic Party leader Oburu Odinga has reappeared after nearly two weeks out of the public eye, dismissing health speculation with a video from Kisumu where he said he was playing golf. ODM officials stated he remains active in party affairs and rejected reports he had been flown abroad for specialised treatment.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir of aligning themselves with President William Ruto and making key party decisions after seeking the Head of State's approval, deepening tensions within ODM.
A Swiss Poll survey places incumbent Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 58.7 percent support in the gubernatorial race, with former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero at 15.3 percent and former Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga at 15.1 percent trailing closely.
A political contest between Siaya Governor James Orengo and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga for control of the ODM party has rekindled old power struggles in Luo Nyanza, echoing 1990s Ford Kenya battles between Orengo and the late Raila Odinga. Oburu, who succeeded his late brother Raila as ODM Party Leader, heads the ODM Linda Ground faction alongside party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed.
The Orange Democratic Movement held a three-day retreat in Mombasa, with party leadership urging supporters to remain committed and unified. Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the retreat aims to solidify support bases and uphold unity within the faction.
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has called on Nyanza region leaders to unite and rise above personal interests, emphasizing that the party's strength lies in diversity but unity of purpose is essential to safeguard its future amid growing internal tensions.
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned the disruption of a funeral in Seme for Seme MP James Nyikal's father, accusing the State of deploying "goons" to intimidate the Linda Mwananchi movement. Orengo said no amount of intimidation or teargas would silence the movement, as tensions at the burial escalated when youths demanded he leave before the service could continue.