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Orange Democratic Movement — Kenyan political party founded by Raila Odinga, currently led by Oburu Oginga as of September 2026.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeODM party leader Oburu Oginga is currently out of the country for what a party official described yesterday as "a routine medical examination" following a brief Nairobi hospital visit. …
Oburu in London for medical check-upCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed that he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, assuring party members that the political outfit has sufficiently strong structures to continue operatin …
Oburu confirms UK medical trip, says ODM can run without himCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 10 — ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, a day after the party said he was abroad on official duties. …
Oburu Oginga confirms UK medical check-up after party said he was on official dutiesCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party will dedicate the entire month of October to commemorating its founder, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, one year after his death. …
‘Mwezi wa Baba’: ODM unveils month-long programme to honour Raila OdingaCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga on Sunday flew to the United Kingdom for what the party says is a routine medical check-up. …
Oburu Oginga flies to the UK for medical check-up - ODMCitizen Digital
… In 2013, he made his first run for Mombasa Governor on a Wiper Democratic Party ticket, losing to Ali Hassan Joho and later losing an election petition in court. …
Shahbal announces Mombasa governor bid, defies Ruto's advice to keep off politicsThe Standard
… The ruling UDA party, led by President Ruto, tops the list with Sh549,970,254, approximately 39 per cent of the total allocation. …
UDA, ODM bag lion's share of Sh1.4bn political parties fundThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed that he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, saying his temporary absence should not disrupt the operations of the Orange Democratic Movement. …
Oburu: UK medical trip will not disrupt ODM operationsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dedicated the entire month of October to the memory of its founder, the late Raila Amolo Odinga, marking one year since his death. …
Raila's October: Inside ODM's month-long plan to keep Baba's memory aliveThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has upheld the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), dismissing his third attempt to challenge his ouster from the position. …
Tribunal upholds Sifuna's removal as ODM Secretary-GeneralODM 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.
20 hours ago · The Standard →
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.
20 hours ago · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
The Orange Democratic Movement will hold month-long commemorations in October, one year after the death of founder and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, beginning with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony on October 2 and including a major memorial rally in Kakamega.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal has announced his intention to contest for the Mombasa governor seat in 2027, defying President William Ruto's earlier advice to focus on entrepreneurship instead. Shahbal said he is undeterred, telling Ruto that "Mombasa issues are more important than what you suggest."
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's UDA party will receive Sh549,970,254 (approximately 39 per cent) of the Sh1.4 billion Political Parties Fund for the 2026/2027 financial year, topping the allocation list alongside ODM, according to a gazette notice by the Registrar of Political Parties.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
The Orange Democratic Movement has lined up nine activities throughout October to commemorate its founder Raila Amolo Odinga one year after his death, including candle-lighting ceremonies, memorial rallies across multiple counties, and a main memorial service at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on the first anniversary.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has upheld the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), dismissing his third attempt to challenge his ouster. The Tribunal ruled that ODM's National Executive Committee had the authority to establish a panel to hear the disciplinary case against Sifuna and that he was accorded a fair hearing.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research survey found 52 per cent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government arrangement between President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, while 30 per cent support it. The poll was conducted among 2,048 adults across all 47 counties in June 2026.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to lead efforts for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that changing political alliances alone will not deliver better governance. She argues the shift must involve voters and all generations, and questioned whether politicians backing a one-term administration are united on who should lead it.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna responded to President Ruto's criticism of the opposition's 2027 election plan, stating the opposition aims to restore meritocracy and remove Ruto from power. Sifuna cited government spending of Sh12 billion on State House hospitality while the country lacks resources for teacher capitation, and promised austerity measures if the opposition takes power.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Western Kenya leaders' caucus convened by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's post-2027 administration while backing his re-election, signalling a clash with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's camp.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims he founded Linda Mwananchi and had the blessing of late ODM leader Raila Odinga to form parallel political outfits including Kenya Moja. Amisi has since left Linda Mwananchi to launch his own People Renaissance Movement party, which he launched in August 2026.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, who leads the Kenya Moja party, has declared alignment with the opposition and invited Senator Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders to cooperate. Wanjiru, the former Starehe MP, announced her bid for Nairobi Governor on the K1 ticket during a Sunday service.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to launch a new political party under Linda Mwananchi to challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino claimed the new party will be democratic with free and fair nominations, and criticized ODM for abandoning democratic ideals championed by former PM Raila Odinga.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the ruling UDA-led coalition is developing a new broad-based coalition framework and joint manifesto to support President William Ruto's re-election bid in August 2027. A committee with representatives from UDA and ODM will craft the framework, which will set out the coalition's agenda for the five years following the 2027 election.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
More than 1,000 youths in Langata have called on KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah to contest the 2027 General Election against incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang'o). Atellah has outlined proposals on education, healthcare, youth empowerment and informal-sector support while meeting constituents.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
For two decades, Kenyan elections have been decided less by ideology than by the arithmetic of stitching ethnic and regional blocs together into winning coalitions, from the 2002 National Rainbow Coalition through the 2024 broad-based government and toward 2027.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political leaders and top parties have called for action to apprehend those responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was accosted by armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and later found near Masinga Dam. This was his second abduction incident; the Standard Group's investigation linked a June attempt to officers from the National Police Service's Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau in Nakuru.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has confirmed his entry into the race for Linda Mwananchi's presidential nomination alongside Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, defending internal competition within the coalition and rejecting accusations that his bid undermines Sifuna's ambitions.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →