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Oburu Oginga

Also known as: Dr. Oburu Oginga · party leader Oburu Oginga · the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader · Oburu as party leader · Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Oginga · Dr Oburu Oginga · ODM Leader Oburu Oginga · Dr. Oburu · ODM Party Leader and Senator of Siaya Oburu Oginga · Dr. Oburu Odinga · Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga · Dr Oginga · Mr Oginga · Mr Oburu Oginga · Mr Oburu · Mzee Oburu Oginga

Oburu Oginga — ODM party leader and Siaya Senator involved in negotiations with President Ruto over 2027 election support terms.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    The meeting took place just hours after a section of ODM senators held talks with President William Ruto at State House under the leadership of Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, with sources claiming the discussions preceded the move to reorganise the Senate minority leadership.

    Opposition bid to save Sifuna fails as Kingi names Eddy Oketch Deputy Minority Whip
  3. Capital News

    The meeting reportedly brought together 21 of Azimio’s 31 senators and came only hours after a section of ODM lawmakers held talks with President William Ruto at State House under the leadership of Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga.

    Intrigues Surround Sifuna Ouster Bid as Deputy Minority Whip As Azimio Coalition Pushes Back
  4. Capital News

    Former Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga ranked second with 11 per cent support, while Siaya Governor James Orengo’s ally Oburu Oginga came third with five per cent.

    Infotrak Poll: Kindiki Emerges as Preferred Running Mate in Broad-Based Govt
  5. The Standard

    Speaking during service at St Pascal Catholic Church in Chiga, Homa Bay County, on Sunday, PS Omollo, who was accompanied by ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and other leaders, urged religious leaders to safeguard the

    PS Omollo urges churches to reject divisive politics, promote peace
  6. Citizen Digital

    ODM will not field a presidential candidate in 2027, we will support Ruto - Oburu By James Latano July 12, 2026 04:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ODM Leader Oburu Oginga attends a stakeholder meeting at

    ODM will not field a presidential candidate in 2027, we will support Ruto - Oburu
  7. Capital News

    Speaking in Homa Bay, party leader Oburu Oginga said the party had resolved to back President William Ruto for re-election as part of the existing political cooperation between the two leaders and their respective parties.

    ODM to Support Ruto’s Re-election Bid in 2027, Oburu announces
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeODM party leader Oburu Oginga and Interior PS Raymond Omollo during a funds drive at Chiga Catholic Church in Homa Bay Town constituency on July 12, 2026.

    Ruto, Oburu lead Sh21 million funds drive in aid of Gem widows
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeODM leader Oburu Oginga has publicly declared that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the next General Election.

    Oburu declares ODM won't field presidential candidate, endorses Ruto
  10. Citizen Digital

    Oburu defends dictatorship remarks, says he meant visionary leadership By Chrispine Otieno July 11, 2026 09:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ODM Party leaer Dr.

    Oburu defends dictatorship remarks, says he meant visionary leadership
  11. Citizen Digital

    Oburu calls for Saba Saba to be declared a national holiday By Stephen Letoo July 07, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ODM Party leaer Dr.

    Oburu calls for Saba Saba to be declared a national holiday

Today

  1. ODM leader Oburu Oginga travels to UK for medical check-up

    ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.

    21 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. ODM leader Oburu travels to UK for routine medical checks

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Oburu Oginga confirms UK visit for routine medical checkup

    ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, after the party initially said he was abroad on official duties without disclosing his location or reason. He said the visit was on doctors' and party leadership advice and allows him to undergo comprehensive health evaluation while resting.

    10 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. ODM leader Oburu Oginga travels to UK for medical checkup

    Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga flew to the United Kingdom on Sunday for what the party describes as a routine medical check-up, according to ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale. Oginga is expected to return to the country on Saturday, days after a brief hospital visit on September 1 that he said was for a general check-up.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical check-up

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He said his temporary absence should not disrupt ODM's operations, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate the party's institutional strength and capacity to handle day-to-day affairs without its leader.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. ODM's Oburu Oginga travels to UK for routine medical check-up

    Siaya senator Oburu Oginga travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up days after a brief hospital visit in Nairobi on September 1. ODM confirmed he was well and expected to return to Kenya on Saturday.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Oburu hosts Senate Energy Committee delegation at home

    Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence while recovering from a recent hospital visit. The visit included discussions on the committee's work, legislative priorities, and energy sector oversight.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga says he is home, recovering

    Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga says he has been discharged from hospital after two days and is recovering at his Nairobi home, dismissing reports that he had been readmitted to Nairobi Hospital.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. ODM leader Oburu denies hospital admission, says brief checkup

    ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed media reports that he was readmitted to Nairobi Hospital, saying he only briefly visited for a general check-up with his doctors and has returned home. Oburu stated he is "very well" and pledged to inform the public if he were seriously ill.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Senator Oburu Oginga denies fresh hospital readmission reports

    Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga dismissed claims he was readmitted to hospital, saying he was discharged on Monday and is recuperating at his Nairobi residence after a brief general checkup. The 83-year-old ODM party leader said he had received several visitors, including Cabinet officials, and urged Kenyans not to be alarmed by illness reports.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 30 August

  1. Kaluma opposes Orengo's presidential bid, backs Ruto in Nyanza

    Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Siaya Governor Orengo declares 2027 presidential bid in Homa Bay

    Siaya Governor James Orengo declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election during a return to Homa Bay County with Linda Mwananchi leaders. Orengo argued that the Luo community deserves the presidency and called on regional leaders, including Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang', to support his bid.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. Oburu pledges to complete Raila's work on economic liberation

    ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga marked the 16th anniversary of Katiba Day by acknowledging his late brother Raila Odinga's role in Kenya's democratic struggle, including the fight for devolution and the 2010 Constitution. Oburu promised to bring economic liberation to Kenyans through a broad-based government.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Sakaja acknowledges ODM overtures while remaining in UDA

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged approaches from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) involving youth representatives, women leaders and MPs, but has not confirmed his intention to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He said he was taking the appeals seriously and had discussed his political future with the late Raila Odinga, who he described as a father figure, before the former premier's death.

    26 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Sakaja confirms ongoing talks to join ODM party

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed ongoing talks to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying he is consulting with relevant parties to make a well-informed decision. Sakaja noted his close relationship with late ODM founder Raila Odinga and said it had always been his wish to join ODM, though no official date for departure from UDA has been set.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Sakaja confirms ODM recruitment pressure, declines to confirm UDA exit

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja acknowledged that ODM officials, youths, women leaders and Members of Parliament have approached him to join the opposition party, but said he is still weighing his options and has not set an official date for leaving UDA. Sakaja stated that his decision will be influenced by the views of Nairobi residents and his supporters.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 21 August

  1. ODM sets Deputy President slot, power-sharing as conditions for supporting Ruto

    ODM has declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums" for backing President William Ruto's re-election, creating tension within the broad-based government and unsettling Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties and Mt Kenya leaders.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. ODM demands deputy post and power-sharing for 2027 support

    ODM has declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums" for backing President William Ruto's re-election, creating tension within the broad-based government and unsettling Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties and Mt Kenya leaders.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Gachagua warns Oburu of pressure within ODM leadership

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated criticism of ODM leader Oburu Oginga, claiming that allies of President William Ruto within ODM had raised concerns about Oburu's suitability to lead the President's campaign, and suggesting pressure was mounting within the President's camp to remove Oburu from ODM leadership. The remarks are part of an increasingly bitter contest over ODM's political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 15 August

  1. ODM leaders deploy strategies to undermine Sunday rally

    ODM leaders allied to Oburu Oginga have spent two weeks attempting to derail planned Linda Mwananchi rallies scheduled for Sunday in Homa Bay, with party chairperson Gladys Wanga urging residents to avoid the event.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. ODM seeks Deputy President slot and cabinet parity with Kenya Kwanza

    As Kenya Kwanza and ODM technical teams work on policy planning, ODM leadership has publicly stated its key negotiating priorities for the alliance include securing the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50-50 distribution of key Cabinet and diplomatic positions.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Gachagua accuses Ruto of humiliating Deputy President Kindiki

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of deliberately humiliating his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deepen political ties ahead of 2027. Gachagua claimed Ruto is sidelining Kindiki publicly, citing an incident in Naivasha where an ODM official allegedly stated the Deputy President seat belongs to ODM.

    12 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Oburu Odinga steps down as Senate Energy Committee chair

    Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has resigned from the chairmanship of the Senate Energy Committee, with Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang taking over. Odinga cited circumstances "beyond his control" but emphasized the resignation was voluntary, and he retained his seat on the committee.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Siaya Senator Oburu steps down as Senate Energy Committee chair

    Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, citing circumstances beyond his control. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, the committee's former vice chairperson, was unanimously elected as his successor.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Broad-based government pressures undecided politicians to commit

    President Ruto's broad-based government coalition is intensifying efforts to secure commitments from fence-sitters amid a competitive scramble to recruit defectors from opposition ranks, as demonstrated by a retreat held at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County attended by senior government and coalition officials.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga resigns from Senate Energy Committee chair

    Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, citing reasons beyond his control but denying he was pushed out. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang was elected to succeed him as chairman, with nominated Senator Beatrice Ogolla becoming vice chairperson.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Kenya Kwanza and ODM formalise joint coalition for 2027

    President William Ruto announced that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement have agreed to form a joint coalition to contest the 2027 General Election, with both sides committing to develop a common manifesto and establish coalition structures.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. President Ruto credits accelerated development to ODM government inclusion

    President William Ruto told a Broad-Based Coalition leaders' meeting in Naivasha that there has been accelerated development since ODM joined the government, stating that despite being political competitors, ODM and UDA came together for the country's sake and that political competition should not divide Kenya.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 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

  4. Ruto and Oburu defend broad-based government coalition

    President William Ruto and ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga defended the broad-based government arrangement between UDA and ODM at a parliamentary retreat in Naivasha, with Oburu arguing that ODM has secured greater Cabinet and principal secretary representation under the current partnership than under the previous 2018 handshake arrangement with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News

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