Also known as: Dr Oburu · ODM acting party leader Oburu Odinga · ODM party leader Oburu Odinga · Dr Oburu Odinga · Senator Oburu Odinga · Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga · ODM leader Oburu Odinga
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator involved in coalition discussions and party strategy following the late Raila Odinga's death.
… He further alleged that the process was orchestrated by President William Ruto and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga and executed through Senate Minority Whip Ledama Olekina and Senator Eddy Oketch. …
… s image but pacify Ruto’s political base. “Unfortunately for Mwaura, he had outlived his usefulness because no matter what he said, the public did not believe him...he was spit out but got a soft landing because he is part of the broad-based government and is also an Oburu Odinga …
… s image but pacify Ruto’s political base. “Unfortunately for Mwaura, he had outlived his usefulness because no matter what he said, the public did not believe him...he was spit out but got a soft landing because he is part of the broad-based government and is also an Oburu Odinga …
Audio By VocalizeODM Party leader Oburu Oginga, Cabinet Secretary Defence Soipan Tuya unveil the plaque for the construction of Raila Odinga Mausoleum with Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya and Raila Junior witness on July 20, 2026. …
NAIROBI,Kenya July 17 – A group of senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement has declared that it has abandoned its bid to reclaim the party, saying it believes ODM has drifted away from the ideals of its late leader Raila Odinga and …
NAIROBI,Kenya July 17 – A group of senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement has declared that it has abandoned its bid to reclaim the party, saying it believes ODM has drifted away from the ideals of its late leader Raila Odinga and …
President William Ruto was at the centre of moves that led to the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, after hosting a meeting with a section of ODM senators led by party leader Oburu Odinga at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, sources have cl …
ODM leader Oburu Odinga has disputed former President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent claim that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 election, questioning why Kenyatta broke his silence nearly four years later. Oburu said ODM had exhausted constitutional avenues and chosen to move forward, while criticizing Kenyatta for handing over power to President William Ruto despite alleged knowledge of electoral malpractice.
ODM leader Oburu Odinga has disputed former President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent claim that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 election, questioning why Kenyatta broke his silence nearly four years later. Oburu said ODM had exhausted constitutional avenues and chosen to move forward, while criticizing Kenyatta for handing over power to President William Ruto despite alleged knowledge of electoral malpractice.
President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has been elected unanimously as Chairperson of the Senate Roads, Transport and Housing Committee, replacing Migori Senator Eddie Oketch who took up the Senate Deputy Minority Whip position.
ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga was photographed taking an evening walk in London days after travelling to the UK for what ODM describes as a routine medical check-up, following a brief hospitalisation in Nairobi Hospital on August 29.
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has threatened to lead the Maasai community out of ODM if party leaders continue to campaign for rival candidates, demanding an apology from ODM leader Dr. Oburu Odinga and warning he will move the community to the Linda Mwananchi faction if the trend persists.
Officials from UDA and ODM in northern Kenya's Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties have launched a grassroots initiative to extend the broad-based alliance to electoral wards and campaign for President Ruto's re-election and candidates for the five other electoral positions in the next general election.
Key Mt Kenya figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish power-sharing frameworks and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences have fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of the 2027 election.
Key Mt Kenya political figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM joint leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish frameworks for power-sharing and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of 2027, while the coalition also faces major differences over the Deputy President position and zoning.
President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga are leading a three-day retreat in Naivasha starting Sunday, bringing together senior figures from the UDA and ODM to assess their broad-based administration and discuss how their cooperation will evolve ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria posted on social media that the ruling coalition's internal squabbles resemble the final moments of the Titanic, with two groups within the governing faction remaining oblivious to the political storm ahead while continuing normal business.
According to a TIFA poll, 74 percent of ODM supporters now identify with the Linda Mwananchi movement led by party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, up from 73 percent in May, while support for the rival Linda Ground faction fell from 24 percent to 20 percent over the same period.
Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson in the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his previous controversial remarks defending police actions during protests and his reputation as a combative defender of the police force.
Charles Owino has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson, transitioning from his role as former NPS spokesperson to the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his controversial defence of police actions during protests and allegations of police brutality during his previous tenure.
ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga said the mausoleum honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be completed within two months, with the structure designed to reflect his stature, values and public service record. The monument will serve as a permanent site for Kenyans and visitors to learn about and pay tribute to the late leader's legacy.
Senior Orange Democratic Movement leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement have abandoned their bid to reclaim the party, saying it has drifted from the ideals of late leader Raila Odinga and fallen under the influence of the Kenya Kwanza administration. Governors, senators including James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna said months of internal resistance failed to reverse what they described as the party's new political direction.
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.
Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said President Ruto has directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles. Omollo stated the reform is aimed at removing barriers that have denied many Kenyans access to government services and economic opportunities.
An LPG storage facility expected to lower cooking gas costs through bulk importing has been delayed until 2028. The delay undermines President Ruto's 2023 pledge to subsidise 6kg cylinder refills to Sh300-500.
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has criticized ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga for advising President William Ruto to exercise benevolent dictatorship, saying it is inconsistent with the democracy advocacy for which Oburu's late brother Raila spent much of his life fighting. Mwangangi called on Oburu to withdraw the statement and apologize to Kenyans.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged religious leaders to ensure church pulpits are used to promote peace, unity, truth and national cohesion rather than political intolerance and divisive rhetoric. He stated that churches should not offer platforms to leaders who preach division, hatred and tribalism.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has formalised the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General, confirming that the party's National Executive Council process complied with the Political Parties Act and ODM constitution. Sifuna's legal team has challenged the decision, citing procedural irregularity.
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Odinga told President Ruto that transformative government programmes require bold leadership despite public and vested-interest pressure, suggesting that decisive action is sometimes necessary to implement critical national programmes.