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Millie Odhiambo

Also known as: Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo · the National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo · National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo · Millie Odhiambo Mabona · Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo

Suba North MP and National Assembly Minority Whip who has criticized infrastructure neglect and government officials' conduct in Homa Bay County.

2026-04-272026-09-12

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The rest is just noise,” Wanga said.Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has also cautioned that mistreating party members could backfire, warning that leaders risk turning dissenting voices into symbols of resistance.“Our mistreatment of Sifuna is what has made Sifuna a hero.

    ODM MPs, senators and governors head to Mombasa for party retreat, PG meeting
  3. April 2026
  4. The Standard

    Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has openly conceded that the perceived disrespect by the party helped create the very figure Sifuna has now become, arguably one of the most resonant opposition voices in the country today.

    When actions do not match outcomes
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNational Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo during the distribution of bursary cheques in Mbita town.

    Millie Odhiambo urges ODM leaders to stop attacking Sifuna

Saturday 29 August

  1. Mbadi highlights road works at Homa Bay's "Yemen" junction

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pointed to ongoing road works at the "Yemen" junction in Homa Bay as evidence of government infrastructure investment in the region, following public attention to the road's poor condition during a Linda Mwananchi movement tour earlier in August.

    29 August 2026 · Capital News

Friday 21 August

  1. MP Odhiambo criticizes Water CS Mugaa's tone toward Governor Wanga

    Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo has criticized Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa's demeanor during a joint inspection of the Oyugis Water Supply Project with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, describing his tone toward the governor as condescending.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Former Suba South MP Mbadi criticises successor over poor roads

    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

  2. Homa Bay roads remain poor despite leaders' development claims

    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

  3. Mbadi blamed for poor roads during Homa Bay opposition tour

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Linda Mwananchi calls for arrest of Wanga, Kaluma over Homa Bay violence

    Linda Mwananchi has called for the arrest and investigation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Suba North MP Peter Kaluma over violence that marred the political movement's tour of the county on Sunday, which left people dead and scores injured. The group accused the leaders of having a role in the attacks and claimed the violence was planned and involved police officers and state security operatives.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Linda Mwananchi demands probe into Homa Bay County violence

    The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Homa Bay's dusty roads spark online backlash during political tour

    An Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi countrywide tour in Homa Bay County drew public criticism over the county's poor road conditions, with the touring convoy forced onto dusty detours after main roads were blocked, prompting local leaders to explain the underdevelopment.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Jakakimba defends Ruto government's Homa Bay infrastructure record

    UDA Homa Bay Secretary Silas Jakakimba has defended President William Ruto's development record, arguing that ongoing infrastructure projects in Nyanza demonstrate government efforts to address decades of marginalisation in the region, following criticism after a Linda Mwananchi tour of the county encountered roadblocks.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo linked to Linda Mwananchi rally

    Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo is reportedly set to attend a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, raising questions about her political positioning within ODM. The appearance would mark a shift from her May statement that she belonged to neither the Linda Ground nor Linda Mwananchi faction, though attendance alone would not constitute a formal party departure.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 10 August

  1. Oburu tells ODM dissidents to declare stance or leave party

    ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has told politicians uncomfortable with the party's cooperation with President William Ruto to leave or openly declare their position, as internal divisions within the Orange party deepen ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 30 July

  1. Mt Kenya MPs defend Kindiki against ODM's 50-50 government demand

    Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Millie Odhiambo urges women engineers toward leadership roles

    Speaking at the 2nd Women Engineers Summit Gala Dinner in Nakuru, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo challenged women engineers to pursue leadership and political positions, arguing they remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their qualifications. She urged women to reject the culture of seeking approval and break free from societal expectations that discourage them from competing for leadership roles.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Woman politician details challenges female candidates face on campaign trail

    First-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has highlighted the physical, emotional and gender-specific challenges women face while campaigning, including managing menstruation and personal safety during high-speed political convoys, speaking from her experience at rallies across multiple counties.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Women MPs call for stronger support ahead of 2027 election

    Kenya's women MPs, meeting under KEWOPA and WPL Kenya Cohort, have called for action on gender rule, online violence, campaign financing, and democratic participation. KEWOPA Vice Chairperson Beatrice Elachi said electing at least forty more women in 2027 would help achieve the constitutional two-thirds gender principle in Parliament.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Millie Odhiambo blames arrogance for UDA loss in Ol Kalou by-election

    National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo attributed the UDA's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to arrogance displayed by leaders of the broad-based government, saying they have not listened to voters or understood their suffering.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Lawyer Jakakimba eyes Suba North seat held by Odhiambo

    City lawyer Silas Jakakimba, a longtime aide to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is positioning himself as a challenger to long-serving Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo ahead of the 2027 General Election. Political observers view the race as a potentially high-stakes contest between the opposition-leaning ODM and the ruling UDA.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. MPs raise alarm over surge in missing children cases

    Members of Parliament have raised concerns over rising numbers of children reported missing, with reports from government and protection agencies indicating hundreds disappear in unclear circumstances linked to trafficking, abduction, and exploitation. A Kisii County MP called for urgent intervention and a statement from the National Assembly committee on the effectiveness of child protection mechanisms and speed of response in tracing missing minors.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. PS Bitok campaigns for Ruto while Utumishi Girls tragedy mourned

    Education PS Julius Bitok was campaigning for President Ruto's re-election in Baringo on Thursday, the same day Parliament observed a moment of silence for 16 learners who died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. Gachagua impeachment challenge resumes in High Court

    A three-judge High Court bench has resumed hearing a case challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His legal team argues that the National Assembly failed to conduct meaningful public participation before approving the impeachment motion, with lawyers contesting that the motion lacked sufficient detail for citizens to make informed submissions and questioning whether the claimed 30,000 public submissions within two days was realistic.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. ODM holds Mombasa retreat amid internal pressure, UDA engagement talks

    ODM is holding a retreat in Mombasa from Sunday through Tuesday, bringing together its National Executive Committee, parliamentary group, and elected governors. The meeting aims to strengthen party structures and address internal concerns, with discussions expected on strategy, grassroots mobilisation, and anticipated engagement talks with President Ruto's UDA.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. ODM internal moves produce unintended consequences, opposition mobilisation

    An opinion piece in The Standard argues that calculated moves within ODM to consolidate control and discipline dissent have instead generated resentment and renewed political consciousness among the party base, with efforts to weaken Senator Edwin Sifuna as party Secretary General instead elevating his standing.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Millie Odhiambo urges ODM to halt attacks on Sifuna

    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

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