Linda Ground — ODM faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga, competing with rival Linda Mwananchi faction over political direction.
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… The changes come amid the turmoil within the ODM party between Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement and the Linda Ground faction led by Oburu. …
Sifuna dropped from Oburu-led Senate Energy committee in reshuffleCitizen Digital
'Pay Me!' ODM DJ Pinto Cahill calls out Linda Ground faction for repeated failure to pay for services By Kenneth Gachie June 11, 2026 06:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize ODM DJ Pinto Cah …
'Pay Me!' ODM DJ Pinto Cahill calls out Linda Ground faction for repeated failure to pay for servicesCapital News
… The Linda Ground faction, led by Senator Oburu Oginga, is scheduled to host a major rally at Keremba Grounds in Kisumu County. …
ODM factions hold parallel rallies in Machakos and KisumuThe Standard
… The fallout between Wanga, the ODM’s national chairperson, and Orengo began after ODM split into Linda Ground and Linda Mwananchi factions. …
Homa Bay leaders attack Orengo over sex remark against Governor WangaCapital News
… With 73 per cent of ODM supporters backing the Sifuna-linked “Linda Mwananchi” faction against 24 per cent for the Oburu-linked “Linda Ground” camp, the message is clear: many opposition supporters want a firmer, more independent and people-centred opposition posture. …
OPINION: Why the Opposition Should Not Misread Ruto’s 24pc RatingCitizen Digital
… In a survey conducted by TIFA, 73% of respondents expressed support for Sifuna’s faction, with party leader Oburu Oginga only getting 24% support for his Linda Ground. …
73% of ODM supporters back Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi – TIFA SurveyThe Standard
… The findings show that 73 per cent of ODM supporters back the Linda Mwananchi faction led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while only 24 per cent support the pro-government Linda Ground camp associated with Oburu Odinga. …
Broad-based government losing ground nationwide, survey showsCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused a section of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Linda Ground faction of aligning themselves with President William Ruto, effectively putting the party up for sale. …
Orengo accuses 4 ODM officials of selling party to Ruto, cites private meetingsThe Standard
… The Linda Ground faction is supporting Ruto’s re-election, while Linda Mwananchi is supporting Ruto’s ouster from power. …
Kalonzo hints at United Opposition, Linda Mwananchi unity talksThe Standard
… ODM party is facing internal division resulting from rivalry between the Linda Ground and the Linda Mwananchi factions.The Linda Ground faction has sustained criticisms against Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi members. …
Millie Odhiambo urges ODM leaders to stop attacking SifunaNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DJ Pinto Cahill has publicly called out the ODM party's Linda Ground faction for failing to pay him for multiple engagements including rallies in Kisumu, Migori, and Narok, claiming he received only minimal transport support (Ksh.7,000 in some cases) or nothing at all.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rival factions of the Orange Democratic Movement are holding parallel political rallies: the Linda Mwananchi faction in Machakos County with activities including a church service and a 1:00 pm rally in Machakos Town, and the Linda Ground faction led by Senator Oburu Oginga holding a rally branded 'Wabiro Kisumu' at Keremba Grounds in Kisumu County, expected to draw ODM supporters and leaders from western Kenya counties.
31 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Capital News opinion piece warns that while President Ruto's 24 per cent support in a TIFA Research poll is lower than the combined opposition support, a fragmented opposition field means the incumbent remains the single most preferred candidate and could still win unless opposition leaders unite behind one candidate.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA survey found that 73% of ODM supporters back the Linda Mwananchi Group led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while party leader Oburu Oginga received 24% support for his Linda Ground faction. ODM supporters, according to the survey, favour a more independent, people-centred opposition approach rather than closer cooperation with the government.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA survey conducted in May 2026 shows support for President Ruto's broad-based government with the late former PM Raila Odinga has declined sharply since November 2025, falling from 44 percent to 30 percent, while opposition rose from 48 percent to 56 percent. Support has weakened across nearly all regions, including Western Kenya (from 62 to 29 percent), Central Rift (from 60 to 32 percent), Nyanza (from 59 to 49 percent), and Lower Eastern (from 38 to 19 percent).
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka says Linda Mwananchi and the United Opposition are in talks to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election, aiming to oust President William Ruto. He expressed optimism that Linda Mwananchi will control Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori counties.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo has warned ODM leaders against attacking Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, arguing that persistent attacks only boost his political profile. Odhiambo said she attempted to intervene to prevent Sifuna's ouster as ODM secretary general but was victimised for expressing dissent.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM is holding its first rally in Kisumu, competing with the rival Linda Ground faction in a struggle over the late Raila Odinga's political legacy that threatens to fragment the party and divide the Nyanza vote.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna told a Linda Mwananchi rally in Vihiga that the country's insecurity stems from decisions at the highest levels of government, not from frontline police officers. He accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of misusing police resources while state security is deployed for political interests.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has rejected Siaya Governor James Orengo's claims that Oburu is unfit to lead and Orengo's declaration that he is the rightful party boss, insisting his election by ODM members is legitimate and binding. Oburu also criticized ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna for defying party structures, as factional tensions within the party escalate.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →