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 · Hon Odhiambo · Millie-O
Suba North MP and National Assembly Minority Whip who has challenged women's underrepresentation in leadership and questioned ODM's political alignment with President Ruto's government.
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The Standard
… Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo encouraged women to pursue development initiatives confidently regardless of limited financial resources, saying visibility and consistency in serving constituents often matter more than the scale of projects. …
Women MPs push for stronger political support ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
'Broad-based leaders are arrogant, don't listen to voters,' Millie Odhiambo on losing Ol Kalou poll By Citizen Reporter July 18, 2026 01:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter null Audio By Vocalize A section o …
'Broad-based leaders are arrogant, don't listen to voters,' Millie Odhiambo on losing Ol Kalou pollCitizen Digital
2027 battle for Suba North takes shape as Jakakimba eyes Millie Odhiambo's seat By Walter Nyambaga June 19, 2026 10:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of city lawyer Silas Jakakimba AND …
2027 battle for Suba North takes shape as Jakakimba eyes Millie Odhiambo's seatThe Standard
… The statement is also expected to cover policy and inter-agency interventions being implemented to strengthen the protection and safety of children of the country.Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, said the trend of children disappearing is alarming and there is need for mechanisms t …
MPs demand urgent action over surge in missing children casesThe Standard
… tion Principal Secretary Julius Bitok was in Baringo alongside Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap, Mosop MP Julius Ruto and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election bid.During Thursday’s parliamentary sitting, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo …
PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girlsThe Standard
… According to him, lawmakers debated and passed the motion before considering the public participation report tabled by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo.“Out of the 66 members who participated, only nine mention the views of their constituents. …
Gachagua's impeachment case resumesCitizen 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 meetingThe 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 outcomesThe 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 SifunaNairobi Woman Rep Esther Muthoni Passaris turned 62, and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo rose in Parliament to honour the milestone, commending Passaris for her parliamentary work and style, while playfully mispronouncing "sixty" as "sexty."
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Muthoni Passaris turned 62, and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo rose in Parliament to honour the milestone, commending Passaris for her parliamentary work and style, while playfully mispronouncing "sixty" as "sexty."
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly approved amendments to the Elections Amendment Bill requiring at least one-third of registered voters in every ward to support recall of a National Assembly member, with a simple majority needed to win a recall by-election. The Bill now returns to the Senate for consideration before proceeding through mediation to reconcile differences between the two Houses.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Silas Jakakimba, Homa Bay County Secretary of the ruling UDA party, has declared his candidacy for Suba North MP in 2027, saying he is ready to provide renewed leadership and development. He accused incumbent Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo of undermining regional cooperation.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement's Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo warned party lawmakers who have not declared their political stance to align themselves with the party's current arrangement with the ruling United Democratic Alliance, criticizing those she described as "fence-sitters."
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has discussed her political positioning and the "fence sitter" label, explaining she is not driven by the need to align with political alliances simply for their sake. She also recounted a near-death experience when a boat she was travelling in during Homa Bay campaigns developed a problem and burst, which she suggested may not have been coincidental.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →