Ruth Odinga

Also known as: Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga · Ms Odinga · Kisumu MP Ruth Odinga

Kisumu Woman Representative who has publicly clashed with Treasury CS John Mbadi over ODM party matters and family influence.

2026-05-022026-08-29

In coverage

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May 2026
3 MayCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Orengo condemns chaos at burial of MP Nyikal’s father, blames ‘hired goons’
2 MayCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Chaos at Nyikal’s father’s burial as Orengo heckled out

Politics

Linda Mwananchi demands probe into Homa Bay County violence

The News

The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.

17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

Linda Mwananchi demands probe into Homa Bay County violence
The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

MPs call for accountability in women's economic empowerment efforts
Members of Parliament have called for stronger accountability measures, increased funding, and effective implementation of policies aimed at advancing women's empowerment, warning that good policies alone cannot transform women's lives unless government institutions are held responsible for delivering results. The lawmakers noted that while Kenya has made progress in developing gender equality laws and policies, the country continues to struggle with translating these commitments into practical benefits for women.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

Kisumu family demands justice for boda-boda rider killed in church violence
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.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 28 June

Sarah Elderkin's partisan defense of Kalonzo-Sifuna pairing criticized
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.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 13 June

ODM promises transparent primaries, no direct tickets for 2027
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.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

ODM demands 50-50 power-sharing with UDA for 2027 election
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.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

Odinga women's public statements signal family distress
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.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 25 May

Oburu Oginga's leadership leaves ODM in turmoil
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.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

ODM tensions escalate between Mbadi and Odinga family members
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.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

Ruth Odinga accuses Mbadi of attacking Odinga family over ODM influence
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 in Mombasa on May 3, claiming Mbadi questioned the family's influence within the party and suggested Raila Odinga's political era had ended.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 3 May

Orengo condemns disruption of MP Nyikal's father's funeral
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.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 2 May

Mourners heckle Siaya Governor Orengo out of funeral ceremony
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.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →