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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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… President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and a younger crop of politicians are invoking different aspects of the former Prime Minister’s legacy as they …
Beyond Baba: Who will inherit Raila’s political empire?Citizen Digital
… If it works, the president gains the party machinery, the grassroots structures and the emotional goodwill of one of Kenya’s most loyal voting blocs. …
2027 matrix: The gambles at stake as Kenya braces for General Election without RailaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 – One year after Raila Odinga’s death, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces its biggest political test yet: whether it can remain a national political force without the man who built it, united its supporters and shaped its identity for more than two d …
ODM fights for survival one year after RailaThe Standard
One year after the death of Raila Amolo Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is confronting a political reality that would have been difficult to imagine during the lifetime of the man who built and dominated it. …
ODM at crossroads one year after Raila's deathThe Standard
One year after the death of Raila Amolo Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is confronting a political reality that would have been difficult to imagine during the lifetime of the man who built and dominated it. …
Post-Raila gamble: ODM betting its future on RutoThe Standard
In September last year, the late former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, Raila Odinga, held a parliamentary group meeting and cautioned against statements that the party had not officially resolved. …
Raila's final word: Echoes of Odinga's last forum with ODM leadersThe Standard
… Mourners from across the country, including political leaders, dignitaries, members of the Odinga family, and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters, filled the grounds to honour the former opposition leader.Comedians perform at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, S …
Music, dance as thousands gather to mark Raila's first anniversaryThe Standard
… The youths chanted in Dholuo, demanding to see the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader in person. …
'Tunataka Oburu!' Youths chant for missing ODM leader at Baba's anniversaryThe Standard
… nouncement puts the seat held by Edwin Sifuna in focus as he pursues his own presidential ambitions through the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has endorsed him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.Sifuna won the Nairobi Senate seat on an Orange Democratic Movement …
Winnie Odinga declares Nairobi Senate bidThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has threatened to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying she would rather join another party than abandon the fight for justice in Kenya. …
Ruth Odinga threatens to quit ODMODM 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 →