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ODM leader hosts panel for protest victims report
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ODM party leader Oburu Odinga hosted Prof. Makau Mutua and the Uwiano panel for an update on a report related to protest victims.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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Oburu Odinga
Also known as: Dr Oburu · ODM acting party leader Oburu Odinga · ODM party leader Oburu Odinga
Orange Democratic Party leader who succeeded his late brother Raila Odinga, overseeing party divisions over the broad-based government arrangement with President Ruto.
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- May 2026
Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – Orange Democratic Party Leader Oburu Odinga has resurfaced after nearly two weeks out of the public spotlight, dismissing speculation over his health and whereabouts as ODM officials insisted he remains active and fully engaged in party affairs. …
Oburu Resurfaces, Dismisses Rumours Amid Health SpeculationThe Standard
The political contest between Siaya Governor James Orengo and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga for control of the ODM party has rekindled old power struggles in Luo Nyanza, reminiscent of the 1990s Ford Kenya battles between Orengo and the late Raila Odinga. …
ODM power row revives Raila-Orengo era rivalryCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has called on leaders from the Nyanza region to rise above personal interests and unite, urging a renewed focus on cohesion within the party amid growing internal tensions. …
Oburu Appeals for Unity of Purpose in ODM, Urges Leaders to ‘Rise Above Personal Interests’- April 2026
Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has opened up on his fallout with party deputy leader Oburu Odinga, saying he once offered to resign to avoid tensions at the top of the party following Raila Odinga’s death. …
Sifuna opens up on Raila transition talks, says he offered Oburu chance to pick new SGThe Standard
… We are telling them to stop, but we will curse them if they defy our directive,” Nyomino said.Agwanda is currently the Chief of Staff in ODM leader Oburu Odinga's office. …
Elders threaten to curse Luo politicians who want PS Raymond Omollo sackedWanga proposes Joho as ODM's deputy president candidate for 2027
Capital News
… Recently, President Ruto and ODM acting party leader Oburu Odinga met at State House, Nairobi, where both sides agreed to form a Broad-Based Management Committee to coordinate government priorities across the executive and legislature. …
Wanga Floats Joho for Deputy President Slot in Possible ODM–UDA 2027 TalksCitizen Digital
… Wanga’s remarks come in the wake of renewed talks between ODM and UDA to manage tensions within the broad-based government arrangement, with President William Ruto and ODM acting party leader Oburu Odinga recently leading the parties’ steering committees in a meeting at State Hou …
Wanga floats Joho as ODM’s deputy president pick as ODM weighs 2027 deal talks
Wednesday 24 June
ODM leader hosts panel for protest victims report
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga hosted Prof. Makau Mutua and the Uwiano panel for an update on a report related to protest victims.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader hosts panel to discuss protest victims report
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga hosted Prof. Makau Mutua and the Uwiano panel for an update on a protest victims report.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 15 June
Alleged hired disruptor claims MP funded cathedral attack
A man allegedly hired to disrupt a post-budget meeting at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi says the operation was planned and financed by a sitting Member of Parliament, with involvement of plain-clothes police officers. He describes being recruited Thursday evening for a 2,000-shilling payment per person, with orders initially framed as targeting opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua before being redirected to the cathedral on Friday.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 11 June
ODM DJ Pinto Cahill demands payment from party for unpaid services
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 →
Coast region will not return to opposition, Madzayo says
Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo has said that the Coast region will remain within government following ODM's broad-based arrangement with President William Ruto's administration, with ODM elected leaders across the region joining hands with UDA counterparts to support the presidency and secure development projects for residents.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 5 June
KRA says petroleum supply oversight limited to customs, tax roles
Kenya Revenue Authority told the Senate its role in the petroleum supply chain is limited to customs clearance, tax assessment, levy collection, transit control, and trade facilitation, with procurement and importation remaining the sole mandate of the petroleum ministry.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 14 May
Kindiki leads deputy presidential preference poll for 2027
A TIFA Research survey of 2,013 Kenyan adults across all 47 counties found that 59 per cent of respondents who support Ruto's re-election bid prefer Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as his running mate in 2027, ahead of Gladys Wanga at 12 per cent.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kindiki leads 2027 running mate preference poll with 59 percent
A TIFA Research poll released in May 2026 shows Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with 59 per cent support as President Ruto's preferred running mate in the 2027 General Election, far ahead of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 12 per cent.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Broad-based government support drops to 30 percent in nationwide survey
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 →
Sifuna rises to fourth in presidential preferences, leads Luhya voters
A TIFA Research poll released in May 2024 shows Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 10 per cent in presidential preference, up from zero a year prior, and leading the Luhya community with 44 per cent backing among those acknowledging an ethnic leader. His rise tracks with his leadership of the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction opposing ODM's Broad-Based Government arrangement with President Ruto's administration.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 8 May
Oburu Odinga surfaces after two-week public absence
Orange Democratic Party leader Oburu Odinga has reappeared after nearly two weeks out of the public eye, dismissing health speculation with a video from Kisumu where he said he was playing golf. ODM officials stated he remains active in party affairs and rejected reports he had been flown abroad for specialised treatment.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Monday 4 May
ODM power struggle between Orengo and Oburu Odinga revives
A political contest between Siaya Governor James Orengo and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga for control of the ODM party has rekindled old power struggles in Luo Nyanza, echoing 1990s Ford Kenya battles between Orengo and the late Raila Odinga. Oburu, who succeeded his late brother Raila as ODM Party Leader, heads the ODM Linda Ground faction alongside party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 3 May
ODM leader Oburu urges party unity amid internal tensions
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 →
Thursday 30 April
Sifuna says he offered to resign to ease ODM leadership tensions
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has disclosed that he offered to resign following Raila Odinga's death to avoid tensions at the party's top, and said he confronted deputy leader Oburu Odinga over public calls for his removal. Sifuna attributed the dispute to disagreements over party constitution and internal rules, and said the relationship between party leader and secretary general cannot function with unresolved tensions.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ndhiwa elders threaten to curse ODM leaders opposing appointees
Elders in Ndhiwa sub-county have threatened to curse ODM politicians from Nyanza who seek the dismissal of Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo and other appointees from Homa Bay, accusing the politicians of jealousy and disloyalty to their community.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 27 April
Wanga proposes Joho for Deputy President in ODM-UDA talks
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has suggested that the Orange Democratic Movement should push for the Deputy President position for former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho in any potential political arrangement with President William Ruto's camp ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wanga argued that ODM should enter negotiations as equals and secure key government roles including Cabinet positions.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Sunday 26 April
Wanga proposes Joho as ODM's deputy president candidate for 2027
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga suggested that ODM should negotiate a deputy president slot for former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho in any possible 2027 political arrangement with President William Ruto's camp, insisting that such talks be conducted on the basis of equal partnership with positions shared 50-50.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →