Also known as: Linda Mwananchi brigade · Linda Mwananchi movement · ODM-linked Linda Mwananchi faction · Linda Mwananchi faction · Linda Mwananchi campaign · Linda Mwananchi political brigade · The Linda Mwananchi faction · Linda Mwananchi leaders
Linda Mwananchi — faction of ODM party opposed to the broad-based government, signaling alliance with United Opposition for 2027 election.
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The Standard
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Farouk Kibet at a Likuyani women’s fundraiser in Kakamega County, June 27, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] President William Ruto’s allies have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding the Linda Mwananchi and United Opposi …
Ruto allies accuse Uhuru of funding Linda MwananchiThe 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 SifunaCitizen Digital
Linda Mwananchi faction slams ODM ‘sell-outs’, says party is being run from State House By Citizen Reporter April 26, 2026 06:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Linda Mwananchi faction …
Linda Mwananchi faction slams ODM ‘sell-outs’, says party is being run from State HouseCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya Apr 26 – Tension gripped Kisumu on Sunday after members of the Linda Mwananchi brigade entered the lakeside city, triggering mixed reactions among residents and heightening political tensions among local youth. …
Tension in Kisumu as Linda Mwananchi Brigade Entry Sparks Political Divide and Heavy Police DeploymentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 26 – Siaya Governor James Orengo has issued a stern warning to individuals he accused of plotting violence, declaring that efforts to intimidate or derail the the Linda Mwananchi movement’s activities would not succeed. …
Orengo Warns Against Violence Ahead of Kisumu Rally, Declares Linda Mwananchi ‘Unstoppable’Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 26 – Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi brigade on Saturday visited the gravesite of Raila Odinga at Kango Jaramogi in Bondo, shortly after holding a political rally in Vihiga County. …
Orengo, Sifuna, Babu Owino Visit Raila Odinga Gravesite After Vihiga RallyCitizen Digital
Linda Mwananchi brigade takes 'meet the people tour' to Kisumu By Citizen Reporter April 26, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna speaks to Vihiga residents on April 25, 2026. …
Linda Mwananchi brigade takes 'meet the people tour' to KisumuThe Standard
The scramble to inherit the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political empire is expected to take another twist as the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM lands in Kisumu today for their first rally in the region amid an intense political competition with the Linda Ground faction. …
Battle for Baba's party heats up as rival ODM faction lands in KisumuThe Standard
The rift in the ODM has deepened as the Linda Mwananchi faction has declared Siaya Governor James Orengo as the Acting ODM Party leader and a possible challenger of President William Ruto in the 2027 polls, vowing to produce a Presidential candidate to unseat Ruto in the upcoming …
We'll back Orengo to unseat Ruto, ODM Linda Mwananchi factionThe Standard
… The new formation, which now becomes the 93rd fully registered political party in the country, is allegedly linked to the ODM faction of Linda Mwananchi. …
PRM emergence exposes deep ODM cracks ahead of 2027 electionsSupporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Supporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA poll conducted last month found support for the broad-based government between President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration and the Orange Democratic Movement has fallen sharply by 14 percentage points to 30 per cent, while opposition has surged to 56 per cent.
5 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 →
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 →
Opposition leaders have accused the government of neglecting education infrastructure and failing to protect learners, citing the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy in Gilgil as an example of systemic failure marked by overcrowding and poor emergency preparedness.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM party sent the clearest signal of a possible strategic alliance with the United Opposition team ahead of next year's General Election during a rally in Machakos town on Sunday.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has rebuked youthful politicians for using funeral gatherings to wage political battles against senior leaders through insults, saying such conduct violates African cultural values and undermines community unity.
30 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 →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has dismissed allegations by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and the Linda Mwananchi faction linking him to a violent attack against the lawmaker in Kisumu last month, calling the claims "street talk" and arguing that accusations of criminal conduct should be pursued through the law.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga has warned disgruntled members linked to the Linda Mwananchi faction against undermining the party leadership, insisting that internal discipline must be respected and that members openly opposing party policies cannot expect to hold senior roles.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, a principal in the Linda Mwananchi movement, has declared there will be no negotiations with the United Opposition coalition on a merger unless Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is picked as the opposition presidential flag bearer. Amisi argued that young people have lost confidence in traditional political leadership and can only be motivated to participate if a member of their generation contests for the presidency.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition politicians, including United Opposition principals and ODM's Linda Mwananchi faction leaders, reaffirmed their commitment to build a united force to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, speaking at the burial of Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka's mother.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua urged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to stop using helicopters when traversing the country, claiming the government may go to extreme lengths to silence dissenting voices. Gachagua also called for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 polls to oust President William Ruto.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga held a consultative meeting in Nairobi with party officials and Kakamega leaders to address internal divisions and pressure from the UDA party in the county, which the party considers one of its traditional strongholds.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula of engineering his removal as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, describing the process as politically driven. Wamboka, who is facing a parliamentary probe over bribery, intimidation and misconduct allegations, says his troubles in Parliament began after his election and have escalated under the Speaker's alleged interference.
9 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 →
Linda Mwananchi leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, have threatened to institute private prosecution against Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations John Onyango, accusing them of harassment and framing their supporters with trumped-up charges.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo alleged that Inspector General Douglas Kanja is working under Interior PS Raymond Omollo's orders, claiming the Executive is controlling the security organs in breach of the NPS's constitutional independence. Orengo urged the IG to resist such interference and prevent the police from being used to settle political scores.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary General, did not attend the party's Mombasa meeting on Monday, claiming goons had been deployed to attack him and citing a pattern of hired youth groups causing havoc at meetings when dissenting members attend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has rejected allegations linking former President Uhuru Kenyatta to funding the opposition or the Linda Mwananchi movement, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. Amisi stated he founded Linda Mwananchi and urged President Ruto's allies to stop attacking Kenyatta and focus instead on addressing national concerns.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion in the Senate to remove retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's state benefits and allowances, arguing that he remains active in politics as Jubilee party leader. Jubilee leaders have dismissed the proposal, insisting Kenyatta has a constitutional right to express himself.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi political faction has raised concerns over President William Ruto's visit to Tanzania, arguing it lacks reciprocal benefit to Kenyans and that addressing the Tanzanian parliament risks endorsing a regime flagged for democratic integrity issues during its 2025 elections.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement's Linda Mwananchi movement has opposed President William Ruto's planned visit and address to Tanzania's Parliament, arguing it risks undermining democratic values and risks legitimizing actions perceived to violate democratic norms. The group criticized Tanzania's general elections, citing arrests and intimidation of opposition leaders, and referenced African Union Election Observer findings that the elections fell short of democratic standards.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 May 2026 · Capital News →