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Winnie Odinga

Also known as: EALA MP Winnie Odinga

EALA MP and member of the late Raila Odinga's family, engaged in ODM party politics and 2027 election positioning.

2026-04-272026-09-06

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – EALA MP Winnie Odinga has signalled that her political ambitions will not be determined solely by her family name, saying she would prioritise the interests of voters even if it means breaking from political convenience.

    Winnie Odinga: I’ll seek advice from Ruto and Uhuru as I chart political path
  3. Capital News

    His sister, EALA MP Winnie Odinga, has also indicated plans to seek elective office in the 2027 elections, pointing to the emergence of a new generation of Odingas in active politics.

    ‘Mtoto wa Simba ni Simba’: Ida Endorses Raila Junior’s Kibra Bid
  4. Citizen Digital

    As he left, some residents called on him to return to the area with his sister, Winnie Odinga.

    Raila Junior explains viral video of him addressing Kilgoris residents behind fence
  5. Capital News

    Earlier political speculation had suggested that Raila JR sister,Winnie Odinga, was keen to vie for a parliamentary seat in the next General Election.

    Raila Odinga Jr’s latest Kibra meetings fuel fresh speculation over 2027 parliamentary ambitions
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 3 – Winnie Odinga has said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is yet to determine its position ahead of the 2027 General Election, maintaining that the party’s members not individual leaders will decide whether to back President William Ruto or field their ow

    Winnie Says ODM Yet to Settle on 2027 Presidential Race
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Then you learn to accept the new you.” Winnie adds, with laughter breaking through honesty: “I don’t even sweat I just feel heat.

    ‘Where is the toilet?’ The quest for dignity in menopausal women navigating urinary incontinence
  9. May 2026
  10. The Standard

    That is why recent public interventions by Kisumu MP Ruth Odinga, EALA MP Winnie Odinga, and Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat Mama Ida Odinga, widow of the late Raila Odinga, should not be dismissed as routine political noise.

    Odingas have sent their daughters and Mbadi should listen
  11. The Standard

    Winnie Odinga blows hot and cold, principled one day, silent the next. Odinga Jr was recently in Kibra endorsing President Ruto.

    The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTreasury CS John Mbadi speaks in Ndhiwa as his feud with Winnie Odinga escalates.

    Winning an election is not necessarily a mark of wisdom, Mr Mbadi
  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe war of words between the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s daughter, Winnie Odinga, has split political leaders in Nyanza.

    Kidero tells CS Mbadi to respect Odinga family

Saturday 29 August

  1. Winnie Odinga says voters' interests trump family convenience

    EALA MP Winnie Odinga said her political decisions will be guided by voters' expectations rather than family name alone, and she is prepared to pursue her convictions independently if forced to choose between political convenience and her beliefs.

    29 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 24 August

  1. Mama Ida Odinga endorses son's Kibra parliamentary bid

    Mama Ida Odinga endorsed her son Raila Odinga Junior's bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat during celebrations marking her 76th birthday, appealing to Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him as he enters elective politics and carry forward his late father's political legacy.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Raila Junior clarifies video of addressing residents from behind fence

    Raila Odinga Junior has explained a viral video showing him addressing Kilgoris residents from behind a wire-mesh fence during President Ruto's daughter's traditional engagement ceremony on August 8. He said the residents' warmth reflected their affection for his late father and promised an official visit to discuss local issues.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Raila Odinga Jr holds Kibra meetings, signals 2027 electoral ambitions

    Raila Odinga Jr has held grassroots meetings in Kibra and told residents he is planning for the constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election, though it remains unclear whether he intends to contest the Kibra parliamentary seat or seek election in Embakasi South.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 3 August

  1. ODM has not decided 2027 presidential stance, Winnie Odinga says

    Winnie Odinga, an EALA legislator, says the Orange Democratic Movement has not determined whether to support President William Ruto's re-election or field its own candidate in 2027, with the decision to be made by party members through the National Delegates Convention later this year.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 7 June

  1. Menopause-related urinary incontinence affects women's dignity and mobility

    Health experts estimate one in three women experience urinary incontinence during perimenopause or menopause, though many avoid seeking help due to stigma. The issue remains largely unspoken in health systems and urban planning, affecting women's public participation and quality of life.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Winning elections doesn't confer wisdom, columnist tells Mbadi

    A Standard columnist criticizes Treasury CS John Mbadi for claiming that elective office is required to offer counsel to those in power, arguing that ballot papers do not confer intellectual superiority and that voters' lived experience of hardship gives them valid insight independent of electoral success.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Kidero urges CS Mbadi to respect Odinga family amid dispute

    Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has accused National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of being disrespectful to the Odinga family amid a dispute with Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie, calling on Mbadi to focus on his constitutional mandate to serve the people rather than engage in political contestation.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. 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

  2. Mbadi accuses Winnie Odinga of juvenile politics in feud

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has escalated a political feud with members of the late Raila Odinga's family, claiming he will not allow Winnie Odinga to drag him into what he describes as juvenile politics.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. Treasury CS Mbadi rejects Winnie Odinga criticism over ODM remarks

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi responded sharply to criticism from EALA MP Winnie Odinga about his earlier remarks on the Orange Democratic Movement's future, insisting that leaders must respect elders and stop invoking the late party leader Raila Odinga's name to influence internal politics. Mbadi said the country must adjust to a "post-Raila era" and that leaders should focus on governance rather than political rhetoric.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Winnie Odinga criticises government politicians' approach to public engagement

    EALA MP Winnie Odinga has criticised politicians in government for a "tone-deaf" approach and warned leaders to stop using threats and intimidation when engaging with citizens, singling out South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro after he received a hostile reception at a funeral service.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Three political groupings compete ahead of 2027 election

    As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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