Also known as: ODM · ODM party · ODM Youth Convention 2026 · Party · ODM leader · ODM Party Leader · ODM leaders · ODM Linda Mwananchi faction · The ODM · ODM Chairperson · ODM fraternity · Orange Democratic Movement 2007
Orange Democratic Movement — Kenyan political party led by Gladys Wanga, currently campaigning for President Ruto's 2027 re-election under a broad-based government arrangement.
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Audio By VocalizeNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, rejecting suggestions that regional or tribal considerations should dictate whom leaders associate with. …
Sifuna defends Wamunyoro meeting as Amisi warns against backing Gachagua for presidentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 21 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has been discharged from Nairobi Hospital after a fortnight-long admission that triggered speculation about his health and absence from public engagements. …
Oburu finally discharged after a fortnight in hospitalCitizen Digital
… Citizens, journalists and party agents then follow the tally as it builds. Parliament is now considering a change that would remove the legal duty to provide that live feed. …
Results livestreaming: Is Kenya trading trust for convenience in elections?Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua pulled yet another rabbit from his political hat on Tuesday, October 20, quietly returning to Kenya from the United States before resurfacing at his Wamunyoro residence for a meeting with leaders of …
How Gachagua returned unnoticed, then pulled off a Wamunyoro surpriseCitizen Digital
… Beyond disability rights advocacy, Ibrahim is seeking to enter elective politics, having expressed interest in contesting the Mandera senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket. …
PWDs Rights advocate Hafid Maalim among heroes honored during Mashujaa DayThe Standard
… This happened just hours after he met the Democracy for the Citizens (DCP) party leader at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri on Tuesday, in the company of other Linda Mwananchi movement leaders.He pledged that, in honour of Nabwera, he would work towards reviving the spirit of unity th …
Drama in church after Mudavadi, Wetang'ula walk out as Sifuna speaksThe Standard
… Beyond the fuel question, Wandayi used the meeting to reaffirm the Orange Democratic Movement's support for the broad-based government and President Ruto's re-election bid, saying the party would remain part of the administration beyond the 2027 polls. …
Wandayi assures Kenyans of steady fuel supply amid Middle East crisisCapital News
… Kwale emerges as new mobilisation front Linda Mwananchi’s planned return to Kwale comes after a section of local ODM supporters announced their departure from the party in August to back the movement and Sifuna’s emerging political platform. …
Linda Mwananchi seeks foothold in Kwale ahead of 2027 pollsCapital News
… He added that the leaders recognised Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga as the de facto leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). …
CS Wandayi Assures Kenyans of Fuel Supply Amid Iran Conflict, Eyes Levy Funds to Cushion ConsumersThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has threatened to quit the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and form a political party associated with the Maa community.Lenku on Sunday said plans are already at an advanced stage, setting the stage for a potential major politi …
Governor Lenku threatens to quit ODM, form Maa partyODM leader Oburu Oginga has encouraged candidates sitting the 2026 national examinations to remain confident, manage their time carefully, and trust their preparation. He also thanked parents, teachers, and guardians for their support throughout the candidates' academic journey.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has encouraged candidates sitting the 2026 national examinations to remain confident, manage their time carefully, and trust their preparation. He also thanked parents, teachers, and guardians for their support throughout the candidates' academic journey.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Mombasa governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir called on party members to demonstrate loyalty through action rather than words, urging them to anchor the party's political agenda in the manifesto championed by late party leader Raila Odinga.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece criticizes ODM politicians for using Raila Odinga's death to settle political scores, arguing that Treasury CS John Mbadi's public rebuke of Mama Ida Odinga—who asked for decency after leaders boycotted her husband's first anniversary—was disrespectful to a grieving widow.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader Oburu Odinga is involved in a court battle with his step-siblings, niece, and stepmother over the inheritance of former Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's estate, ending a three-decade period of quiet in the household.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya detected circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in a four-year-old girl at Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa County; the child, a newly arrived refugee from Somalia, had not received any doses of oral polio vaccine. A nominated senator warns that despite years of vaccination campaigns, gaps in immunisation and funding threaten progress against the disease.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader Oburu Odinga is in a court dispute with his step-siblings, niece and stepmother over the estate of former Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, ending a three-decade period of quiet in the household.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Government-leaning leaders under a broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya, with ODM leaders vowing the party remains united and committed to working with Ruto.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As UDA and ODM engage in alliance talks ahead of the 2027 election, an opinion piece argues that political negotiations should prioritize citizens' needs—including cost of living, unemployment, education, and public services—rather than focus solely on power-sharing arrangements.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga was discharged from Nairobi Hospital on October 19 after a fortnight-long admission that began on October 4. His hospital stay drew public attention as he marked his 83rd birthday on October 15, which coincided with the first anniversary of his younger brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament is considering legal changes that would remove the mandatory live transmission of election results from polling stations, a practice established after the 2007 post-election violence to ensure transparency and prevent result manipulation during tallying.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hafid Maalim Ibrahim, a disability rights advocate and chair of PWDs in the Northern Kenya region, was recognized by the National Heroes Council during 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations for his role in advocating for inclusion and representation of persons with disabilities, including his contribution to the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula walked out of a requiem mass for former lawmaker Burudi Nabwera at Friends Church in Lang'ata on Wednesday after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was invited to address mourners. The incident highlighted deepening political divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, as Sifuna used the gathering to condemn tribal politics and call for national unity.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans of a steady fuel supply despite global disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, saying Kenya has not experienced a single day without fuel at petrol stations since the outbreak of the war on February 28, which he attributes to the government-to-government fuel importation framework.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement is intensifying grassroots campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna holding preliminary meetings with Kwale County leaders and scheduling a public rally for October 31. The movement previously mobilized in Nairobi and along the Coast, and is seeking to consolidate support among local aspirants and residents.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that the country has not experienced fuel shortages despite disruptions from the Iran conflict affecting petroleum shipments. The government is relying on government-to-government fuel supply arrangements and considering measures, including use of the Petroleum Development Levy stabilisation fund, to shield consumers from rising international oil prices.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku said he plans to quit the Orange Democratic Movement and form a political party associated with the Maa community, claiming the community needs an independent political vehicle to negotiate for power, development and representation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended Raila Odinga's family against criticism from former allies, saying some who claimed to be close confidants of the late former Prime Minister have now insulted his wife and children. His remarks come amid divisions within ODM over the party's political direction ahead of 2027.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi met with Siaya County leaders to consolidate support behind President William Ruto's re-election and the Tutam movement, arguing they should maintain alignment with Ruto following Raila Odinga's death.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced he will run for president in 2027 against President William Ruto, expressing confidence that his new political outfit, Linda Mwananchi, will gain nationwide support despite questions about his experience and resources.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi cautioned against challenging the William Ruto presidency, saying new political formations like Linda Mwananchi lack the experience and structures needed to lead the country, apparently targeting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that his rebranded political outfit, Linda Mwananchi (formerly the Equitable Party), can unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, dismissing concerns about the movement's capacity and calling for opposition unity against the President.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi questioned how emerging political parties would build structures and policies to compete nationally, cautioning that "leadership of the nation is not a game of chance" and calling for solid preparation rather than last-minute arrangements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended President William Ruto's broad-based government arrangement with ODM, saying the administration is spreading development across the country and will maintain the partnership until the end. Wandayi cited improvements in the sugar sector and universal health coverage as evidence of the government's work.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a presidential aspirant, accused President William Ruto's administration of corruption, killing Gen Z protesters, and failing to deliver on promises, and challenged the President to compare their track records while dismissing Ruto's accusations that he is an extortionist.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has dismissed opposition leaders and challenged them to present clear policy alternatives ahead of the 2027 General Election, rather than relying on "Must Go" slogans and calls for his removal. Ruto accused his political rivals of promoting division, exclusion, and ethnic politics while rallying his Rift Valley stronghold for his re-election bid.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga because former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was invited. Junet said he could not share a platform with Gachagua at an event honouring Raila.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →