Also known as: Governor Wanga · Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga · ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga · ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga · Governor Gladys Wanga · ODM National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga · Ms Gladys Wanga · The Homa Bay County boss · Governor Gladys Atieno Wanga · Gladys Atieno Wanga · Homa Bay Governor and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga
Homa Bay Governor and ODM National Chairperson; leading party campaigns for Ruto's 2027 re-election amid internal divisions over post-Raila direction.
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Capital News
… The poll puts Waiguru at 36 per cent, followed by former Justice Minister Martha Karua at 27 per cent and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 15 per cent. …
Waiguru leads Karua in poll on preferred woman deputy presidentCapital News
… Among respondents open to a female deputy president, Anne Waiguru led with 36 per cent, followed by Martha Karua at 27 per cent and Gladys Wanga at 15 per cent. …
Sifuna Opposition front-runner at 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3%, Matiang’i 7.2%, Gachagua 6.0% in new Politrack surveyCapital News
… Among those open to the prospect, Anne Waiguru had 36 per cent support, followed by Martha Karua at 27 per cent and Gladys Wanga at 15 per cent. …
Politrack poll: Ruto 45.1%, Sifuna 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3% if elections held todayCapital News
… The party’s current leadership is headed by Senator Oburu Oginga, with Gladys Wanga serving as national chairperson. …
ODM announces countrywide candle-lighting events to mark Raila memorialCapital News
… The party’s current leadership is headed by Senator Oburu Oginga, with Gladys Wanga serving as national chairperson. …
ODM announces countrywide candle-lighting events to mark Raila memorialCitizen Digital
Wanga, ODM take broad-based gospel to Kisumu, drum up support for Ruto By Edward Chweya September 27, 2026 03:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and other OD …
Wanga, ODM take broad-based gospel to Kisumu, drum up support for RutoCitizen Digital
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Jakakimba vows to ‘step into the breach’ as Suba North 2027 race heats upThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDefence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga and Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu have criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying his risks on the 2022 General Election risk undermining the credibility of the electoral commission. …
CS Soipan, governors says Uhuru remarks risk undermining IEBC's credibilityCitizen Digital
… ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed also took aim at the opposition, questioning its internal cohesion and lack of a clear agenda. …
Uhuru Kenyatta: Ruto using me as a scapegoat because he has failedThe Standard
… Indeed, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga herself previously underscored that political competition ought to be resolved through ideas and the ballot rather than confrontation or violence. …
Why we must all condemn political hooliganismThe Orange Democratic Movement has reiterated that its political pact with President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance will not proceed without conditions, with the Deputy President's seat emerging as a key demand. Party leaders stressed at a Jacaranda Grounds rally that any agreement must guarantee ODM a share of power.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has reiterated that its political pact with President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance will not proceed without conditions, with the Deputy President's seat emerging as a key demand. Party leaders stressed at a Jacaranda Grounds rally that any agreement must guarantee ODM a share of power.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM deputy party leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir have demanded the Deputy President position in any future power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Arati insists ODM must negotiate from a position of strength and secure formal guarantees on government representation, including the country's second-highest office.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Deputy Party Leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir are demanding clear power-sharing terms and a written agreement with President Ruto's administration, while party leader Oburu Oginga says negotiations should follow established structures and the broad-based government is already operating through them.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has defended the party's participation in a broad-based arrangement with the UDA, saying it is pursuing a clear plan and will not enter a coalition without negotiations. The two parties have each nominated five representatives to negotiate and draw up a coalition agreement ahead of ODM's possible support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has outlined conditions for backing President William Ruto's re-election, including respect from the UDA and a possible claim to the Deputy President's post. ODM leaders, speaking at a rally in Nairobi, suggested Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho as a potential deputy, though negotiations are likely to be complicated by competition from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Mt Kenya region leaders.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to demonstrate political influence in Western Kenya by confronting critics, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, who have attacked his leadership as he positions for a 2027 presidential bid.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has rejected attempts by outsiders to direct the party's negotiations with President Ruto's UDA, saying ODM has the capacity to determine its own negotiating position and that full implementation of the 10-point agenda remains non-negotiable.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Swisspoll International survey of 6,146 respondents found Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru leads Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in preferences to become President Ruto's 2027 running mate, commanding 43 per cent support against Kindiki's 30 per cent.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Government-leaning leaders under a broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya, with ODM leaders vowing the party remains united and committed to working with Ruto.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended Raila Odinga's family against criticism from former allies, saying some who claimed to be close confidants of the late former Prime Minister have now insulted his wife and children. His remarks come amid divisions within ODM over the party's political direction ahead of 2027.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga because former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was invited. Junet said he could not share a platform with Gachagua at an event honouring Raila.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement announced a rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi East on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The venue was previously used for a Linda Mwananchi movement rally in September that drew thousands expressing discontent over economic hardships and government policies.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has navigated internal divisions and deepened rifts since founding leader Raila Odinga's death nearly a year ago, and has now signalled it may not field a presidential candidate for the first time in its 21-year history. The party has disciplined members who defied its position to support President William Ruto's government, including removing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as secretary general.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
The first anniversary commemoration of Raila Odinga's death at Migwena Grounds in Bondo was repeatedly interrupted by sections of the crowd demanding answers about the whereabouts of ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga. Ida Odinga relayed Oburu's apologies, explaining he was unwell and doctors advised him to avoid a large gathering.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, Kenya prepares for its first general election in nearly 40 years without him as candidate, kingmaker, or political reference point, requiring a recalculation of traditional political formulas.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece marking one year since Raila Amolo Odinga's death reflects on his legacy as "the father of the Second Liberation," arguing that his spirit lives on in the people he inspired, the Orange Democratic Movement, and those continuing to demand a better Kenya.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru declared her intention to run for president in 2032 at a G7 women's leadership forum on Tuesday, also calling for women to be included in negotiations for the Deputy President position ahead of the 2027 election.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has dismissed claims of a strained relationship with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, attributing any tensions to their differing political interests and strong personalities rather than personal animosity.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims that the party is weakening following Raila Odinga's death, saying ODM will retain all its elective seats in Busia County. Wanga also defended ODM's participation in President William Ruto's broad-based government, arguing it will ensure development reaches all parts of the country.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leaders including Governor Gladys Wanga, CS Wycliffe Oparanya and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed said the party remains Kenya's strongest and will field candidates in all elective positions except the presidency, which they support President William Ruto for.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has made the Deputy President position a condition for backing President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, arguing the party's support should translate into a senior position in the next administration. ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga said if Ruto wins a second term, the Deputy President should be from ODM, complicating the race as current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki seeks to retain the job.
11 October 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Governor and ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has pledged free, fair and transparent party nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, while stating that ODM cannot afford to remain outside government following the death of long-time leader Raila Odinga in October 2025.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement says it will not back down on its push to secure the running mate slot ahead of the 2027 General Election, claiming it has the numbers needed to help President William Ruto secure a second term in office.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leaders and government officials have dismissed social media reports about Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga's health, though his close aides confirmed he has been admitted to the intensive care unit at Nairobi Hospital. Governor Gladys Wanga said she visited the 83-year-old senator and found him in good spirits, while government communications strategist Dennis Itumbi urged the public to disregard the reports.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement party and Oburu Oginga's secretariat have dismissed claims circulating on social media that the party leader is dead, stating he is well and safe. His office said Oginga was preparing a speech for the handover ceremony of the Raila Odinga Mausoleum when the false reports began spreading online.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyans gathered at Uhuru Park and elsewhere in Nairobi on Friday for a candle-lighting ceremony to remember former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, marking the start of a month-long commemoration called Mwezi wa Baba throughout October. ODM leaders used the occasion to call for party unity and to preserve Raila's legacy.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Supporters of former Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga gathered across Kenya on Friday to mark one year since his passing, with candle-lighting ceremonies and commemorative events held in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa and other areas where he had support.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →