Also known as: Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga · Ms Odinga · Kisumu MP Ruth Odinga
Kisumu Woman Representative whose public statements about ODM party tensions and the Odinga family's influence have featured prominently in intra-party disputes.
… Speaking to journalists in Kisumu on Monday, Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga condemned the incident, describing it as a worrying trend that threatens Kenya’s democratic space, peace, and economic stability. …
… Her recent writings have shown a clear pattern, praising Ruth Odinga’s “principled” defiance while savaging Oburu Oginga for “appalling betrayal” and alleged pacts with the establishment. …
… He urged members to remain united and intensify recruitment drives to strengthen ODM ahead of the 2027 polls.Also speaking at the meeting, Ruth Odinga called on party members to uphold unity and embrace public participation in decision-making processes, saying a cohesive party wo …
… Oburu was accompanied by Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga, and Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron, who echoed the call for unity within ODM, saying it would strengthen the party’s position in any negotiations with the ruling UDA part …
… Raila’s sister, Ruth Odinga, is the Kisumu Woman Representative, whilst his daughter sits in the East African Legislative Assembly, all beneficiaries of an ODM now teetering on the brink. …
ODM rift deepens as Mbadi clashes with Ruth, Winnie and Ida Odinga over ‘post Raila era’ remarks By Emmanuel Too May 17, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi leads a technical t …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 10- Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has publicly accused Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of launching a personal attack against the Odinga family during an ODM party retreat held in Mombasa earlier this month. …
… Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko urged unity, saying the party must remain strong, while Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga called for dialogue between the two sides. …
… Governor Ochillo Ayacko added, "We as a party are keen and we must ensure that our party remains strong." However, Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga called the two ODM factions to order, saying the party cannot head into coalition talks divided in the middle. …
A 31-year-old boda-boda rider, Dickson Oduongo, was killed during chaos that erupted near St Stephen's ACK Cathedral in Kisumu on July 12, 2026, when rival groups clashed during a Kenya Anglican Men Association service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. His family says he had no political affiliation and is demanding justice and speedy investigations into his death.
A 31-year-old boda-boda rider, Dickson Oduongo, was killed during chaos that erupted near St Stephen's ACK Cathedral in Kisumu on July 12, 2026, when rival groups clashed during a Kenya Anglican Men Association service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. His family says he had no political affiliation and is demanding justice and speedy investigations into his death.
An opinion piece in The Standard criticizes Sarah Elderkin's article endorsing a Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna political pairing as insider propaganda masquerading as analysis, arguing it prioritizes factional loyalty over journalistic integrity and relies on selective history and rhetorical framing rather than serious political commentary.
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has assured party members that the party's nomination process ahead of the 2027 General Election will be free, fair and devoid of favoritism, with all aspirants subjected to a transparent primary process. Oburu also revealed that ODM was engaged in discussions with the ruling UDA party over forming an alliance ahead of 2027, with any agreement to be based on a 50-50 understanding for equitable sharing of opportunities.
ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has insisted that any coalition agreement between ODM and the ruling UDA ahead of the next General Election must be based on a 50-50 power-sharing formula, with all seats including the presidency up for negotiation.
An opinion piece argues that public interventions by Ruth Odinga, Winnie Odinga, and Ida Odinga carry symbolic weight in Luo culture, signaling that the Odinga family feels cornered and believes something sacred is under strain, and suggests John Mbadi should heed their message about Raila's legacy in Nyanza.
An opinion piece argues that ODM has fallen into disarray seven months after Raila Odinga's death, with Senator Oburu Oginga's interim leadership showing insufficient capacity to preserve the party. The turmoil intensified after August 2024, when ODM's chairman, Minority Leader, and two deputy party leaders joined President Ruto's Cabinet following a handshake with Raila, which critics said undermined the party's role as the principal opposition force.
Treasury CS John Mbadi has clashed publicly with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga and other ODM figures over calls for party tolerance and accommodation of leaders with divergent views, including ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Mbadi questioned bringing back party members he said had publicly threatened to quit, framing the dispute around loyalty to party leadership.
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned the disruption of a funeral service at Ridore Primary School in Seme, where he had gone to pay respects to Eliud Nyikal Okaka, father of Seme MP James Nyikal. Orengo blamed "hired goons" for the chaos, which forced clergy to cut the service short, and vowed that intimidation will not silence the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Chaos erupted at the burial of Seme MP James Nyikal's father in Kisumu County when mourners demanded that Siaya Governor James Orengo leave the ceremony. Orengo, who leads the Linda Mwananchi faction, was forced to exit after youth descended on the front row, though clergy intervention later restored order.