Also known as: Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga · Ms Odinga · Kisumu MP Ruth Odinga · Ruth Odinga Kisumu Women rep
Kisumu Woman Representative who has publicly clashed with Treasury CS John Mbadi over ODM party leadership following Raila Odinga's death.
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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 …
ODM rift deepens as Mbadi clashes with Ruth, Winnie and Ida Odinga over ‘post Raila era’ remarksCapital News
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. …
Ruth Odinga faults Mbadi over remarks on Odinga family influence in ODMCitizen 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’Citizen 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 outA 22-year-old woman from Kisumu started a 72-hour pillar-hugging challenge on October 9 in tribute to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she hopes the gesture will keep alive his legacy of peace, democracy and justice ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
A 22-year-old woman from Kisumu started a 72-hour pillar-hugging challenge on October 9 in tribute to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she hopes the gesture will keep alive his legacy of peace, democracy and justice ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Jack Ranguma, who served as Kisumu's first governor from 2013 to 2017, has returned to the political arena seeking to reclaim the county's top seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to revive stalled development projects initiated during his first administration. His candidacy adds to an already crowded race that includes several MPs and a senator.
3 October 2026 · Capital 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →