… 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 …
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Oburu Odinga — Orange Democratic Party leader who succeeded his late brother Raila, amid internal party tensions.
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- April 2026
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Kindiki leads deputy presidential preference poll for 2027
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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.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 13 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.
21 hours ago · 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.
22 hours ago · 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 →
Thursday 7 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 →
Sunday 3 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 →
Saturday 2 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 →
Wednesday 29 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 →
Sunday 26 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 →
Saturday 25 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 →