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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. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    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’ remarks
  3. The Standard

    he launch of tarmacking of Got Kojowi-Osogo-Otati road in Ndhiwa Constituency, on May 16, 2026. [James Omoro, Standard] The political feud between Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and members of the late Raila Odinga’s family escalated as Mbadi claimed he cannot allow Winnie

    You're too inexperienced to advise me, Mbadi tells Winnie Odinga
  4. Citizen Digital

    'You have no capacity to advise me', CS Mbadi lashes out at Winnie Odinga By Brian Kimani May 16, 2026 03:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo collage of Treasury CS John Mbadi and EALA MP Winnie Odin

    'You have no capacity to advise me', CS Mbadi lashes out at Winnie Odinga
  5. Citizen Digital

    Winnie Odinga warns Osoro against threatening Kenyans amid funeral drama By Brian Kimani May 15, 2026 06:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo collage of East African Legislative assembly (EALA) Member

    Winnie Odinga warns Osoro against threatening Kenyans amid funeral drama
  6. April 2026
  7. The Standard

    The Sifuna team, comprising James Orengo, Babu Owino, and Winnie Odinga, has three objectives: to rescue ODM from Ruto, avoid Gachagua, and grab the presidency.

    The three way presidential competition

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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