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ODM Leader Raila Odinga is Dead

by Daily Trends
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80.

According to reports, the former prime minister died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in India, during a morning walk. Reports further indicate that Raila died from a heart attack.

According to http://mathrubhumi.com, an Indian outlet, Raila collapsed during a morning walk on Wednesday at 8:30 am, within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility.

It was reported that CPR was administered by the medical team on-site. He was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead around 9.52 am Indian Time.

The news on the passing of Raila comes days after his elder brother Oburu Odinga confirmed that he was indeed sick and that he had been admitted for treatment in India.

Oburu’s confirmation came days after Raila’s Secretariat came out strongly to dismiss rumors about the health of the former Prime Minister, terming the claims “malicious misinformation” driven by political rivals.

In a hard-hitting statement released on Sunday, Odinga’s Communications Director Dennis Onyango accused a faction led by impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alongside Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, of orchestrating a coordinated disinformation campaign.

“The political formation of impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his struggling team of Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, among others, are on a familiar campaign of misinformation on the health of former Prime Minister and ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga,” Onyango stated.

He alleged that the group had co-opted sections of traditional media to amplify false reports originating from bloggers and even AI-generated images, portraying them as breaking news.

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Chaos Mars ODM Kasipul Primaries as Aspirant Storms Poll Centre With Goons

by Daily Trends
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has condemned acts of violence and disruption that delayed the start of its party primaries in Kasipul Constituency on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, where members are set to nominate a candidate for the November 27 by-election.

According to a statement issued by ODM’s National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) chairperson, Emily Awitta, the exercise was disrupted after aspirant Newton Ogada allegedly stormed the election materials distribution centre accompanied by goons.

The group is said to have threatened the Returning Officer and other election officials, stalling preparations.

“It has come to the attention of the party that the nomination exercise to elect the party candidate for the Kasipul Constituency in the November 27 by-election has not kicked off as scheduled. This has been occasioned by the violent invasion of the election materials’ distribution centre by one of the aspirants, a Mr. Newton Ogada who is alleged to have arrived with goons and started threatening the Returning Officer and other officials,” ODM stated.

The situation was further complicated by the arrival of Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga, who is not a candidate in the contest. ODM said his presence contributed to unnecessary delays in an exercise that was scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m.

The party described the disruption as “barbaric and egregious,” noting that all aspirants had previously committed to peaceful conduct during a meeting in Nairobi last week.

“The process was further delayed by arrival of the Deputy Governor of Homabay County Hon. Oyugi Magwanga, who is not a candidate in the primaries. This unnecessary disruption has caused the delay in the exercise which was supposed to kick-off at 8:00am. This incident is not only barbaric but also egregious considering the commitment that the aspirants participating in the nomination exercise agreed to adhere to during a meeting held in Nairobi last Tuesday (16/09/2025),” the statement read.

ODM has now issued a stern warning to candidates against engaging in acts of violence, intimidation of election officials, or any conduct aimed at undermining the nomination process. The party said offenders risk facing disciplinary action, including possible disqualification from the primaries.

“We expect calmness, friendliness, and sobriety during the exercise, and this should be a warning to any candidate who is hell-bend to disrupt the exercise, issue threats to election officials, and cause unnecessary delays that stern disciplinary action will be taken against them, including being disqualified from the exercise,” ODM stated.

Despite the chaos, ODM assured its members and supporters in Kasipul that it remains committed to ensuring the nominations proceed peacefully and are concluded before the 5:00 p.m. deadline.

The by-election in Kasipul is set for November 27 following the seat’s declaration of vacancy after the then MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was assassinated.

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Robert Alai Faults ODM for Promoting Political Dynasties in Kasipul Polls

by Daily Trends
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Outspoken Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has sharply criticized the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for what he terms as the promotion of political dynasties in the ongoing party polls in Kasipul.

Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Alai warned that the growing trend of political parties fronting family members to replace their kin in leadership positions is undermining Kenya’s democracy and eroding the credibility of political institutions.

“As ODM members participate in the party polls in Kasipul, I must strongly oppose the growing trend in Kenya of political parties endorsing family members to inherit leadership seats whenever a vacancy arises. This practice is eroding the very soul of our democracy. We are creating a culture where leadership is reduced to bloodlines and entitlement rather than service, merit, and the will of the people. When Kenyans start believing that only certain families are “destined” to lead, we damage the national psyche, kill ambition among the youth, and entrench dynasties instead of democracy,” Alai warned.

Dangerous political pattern

The ODM legislator noted that the practice, witnessed in Kasipul and other parts of the country, is becoming a dangerous pattern that could weaken faith in political parties as vehicles of fairness, inclusivity, and ideas.

Alai cited recent cases in constituencies such as Malava, Bobasi, Kibwezi West, Kanduyi, and Matungu, where family members were quickly endorsed to succeed their relatives. According to him, this has created the impression that leadership in Kenya is reserved for a few families, sidelining ordinary citizens with vision and competence.

“We exacerbate the anger and bitterness of a generation when we allow such behavior. We have seen it recently in Kasipul, where a family member was quickly fronted to replace their kin. In Malava, the same story. The same has happened in Bobasi, Kibwezi West, Kanduyi, and Matungu in the recent past. These are not isolated cases; they form a dangerous pattern. Who will have faith in political parties as institutions of ideas, fairness, and inclusivity? This practice makes political parties in Kenya vehicles of entitlement and private inheritance. Our democracy cannot grow if parties behave like family fiefdoms,” he stated.

Alai, a first-term MCA known for his bold views, urged ODM to lead by example in strengthening internal democracy, warning that any party that turns into a family fiefdom risks losing public trust.

“We must say no. Leadership should be about vision, competence, and commitment to service, not about who you are related to. Kenya’s democracy deserves better,” Alai stated.

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Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya when he graced the homecoming ceremony of Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera. PHOTO/@DrOparanya/X
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Wetang’ula Poaches Kakamega ODM Bigwigs as Revolt Brews Against Barasa: Is ODM Losing Western?

by Daily Trends
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The political ground in Kakamega appears to be shifting, with Ford Kenya party leader and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula hosting a high-powered delegation of ODM leaders at the home of Lurambi MP Bishop Titus Khamala in Eshibuli, Kakamega County, on Friday, September 19, 2025.

In attendance were a number of ODM lawmakers, including Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda, Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka Wangaya, and Shinyalu MP Bernard Shinali.

Also present was the Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary and former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya, who doubles as ODM Deputy Party Leader.

The rare political gathering has sparked speculation of an imminent defection by Kakamega ODM leaders to Wetang’ula’s Ford Kenya, signalling deepening cracks within ODM’s Western Kenya base.

The move comes just days after Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa was declared the new chairperson of the ODM Kakamega County branch, defeating Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera.

The declaration immediately ignited controversy, with Oparanya and Muhanda dismissing the outcome.

In a dramatic show of defiance, the two leaders held a homecoming event for Nabwera, declaring him the “real winner” of the Kakamega ODM chairmanship polls.

By rallying behind Wetang’ula, a seasoned political kingpin in Western, the disgruntled ODM leaders appear to be sending a powerful signal to ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga.

Wetang’ula, who successfully delivered a bloc of Western votes to President William Ruto in 2022 under the Kenya Kwanza coalition, is now positioning Ford Kenya as the natural political home for disillusioned ODM leaders in the region.

If the defections materialise, they could reshape Western Kenya’s political arithmetic ahead of 2027, undermining Raila Odinga’s influence while strengthening Wetang’ula’s bargaining power within Kenya Kwanza.

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ODM Threatens to Withdraw From UDA Deal Over Albert Ojwang’s Death

by Daily Trends
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has threatened to withdraw from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), over the death of 31-year-old teacher and influencer Albert Ojwang.

Speaking on the floor of the senate on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi said that the Orange party had agreed with UDA that abductions and killings were not going to be witnessed in the country again.

Osotsi argued that if the ODM do not get proper answers from the UDA government on the killing of Ojwang, they will consider it as a breach of the MoU they have with UDA.

“We signed an MOU with UDA and agreed that we are not going to have abductions and killings like this one. If we do not get proper answers from the UDA government, we will consider this as a breach of the MOU we have with UDA,” Osotsi said.

Osotsi’s remarks come hours after ODM leader Raila Odinga broke his silence over the death of Ojwang, with demands to the government. 

In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, Raila expressed concern over the growing list of young Kenyans who have lost their lives in unclear circumstances.

Ojwang was confirmed dead on Sunday, June 8, just hours after he was picked up from his native home in Homa Bay County and locked up at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.

His death has sparked nationwide outrage, with police coming under fire, particularly because of the inconsistencies in their accounts of how Ojwang died.

Raila condemned the killing, as he demanded a speedy conclusion to investigations into the death of Ojwang, which was shrouded in mystery up until Tuesday. 

“When citizens can no longer tell the difference between the two forms of injustice—police injustice and mob injustice—we are staring at the reality of failure as a nation,” the former prime minister added.

“A speedy and credible closure to this latest incident of injustice in the hands of the police, alongside the many others that we have been pursuing since 2023, is not optional.”

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ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna signing a condolences book for Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi. PHOTO/@edwinsifuna/X
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Edwin Sifuna Skips ODM-UDA meeting at Chungwa House

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Friday, April 25, 2025, skipped a meeting between the Orange party and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

ODM hosted the UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar at Chungwa House for what the Orange party says was a discussion on various matters of national and mutual interest, including the NADCO report and the recently signed MoU between the two parties.

Omar was hosted by ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen.

ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen pose for a photo with UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar at Chungwa House. PHOTO/@TheODMparty/X

ODM, in a statement shared via social media, says the two parties agreed to have the pertinent issues raised by Kenyans resolved and ensure that the ten points highlighted in the MoU document are implemented to the later to avoid a backlash and mistrust by Kenyans.

“Executive Dir. @ongwen this morning hosted the @UDAKenya Sec. Gen. @HassanOmarH at Chungwa Hse for a discussion on various matters of national and mutual interest, including the NADCO report and the recently signed MoU between the two parties on 7/3/2025 and witnessed by Pres. @WilliamsRuto and Party Leader @RailaOdinga. They agreed to have the pertinent issues raised by Kenyans resolved and ensure that the ten points highlighted in the document are implemented to the later to avoid a backlash and mistrust by Kenyans,” ODM stated.

Edwin Sifuna absent

Sifuna, who is a signatory to the MoU signed between the ruling party and ODM, was absent during the Friday meeting.

The Nairobi County Senator attended the requiem mass for the late Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica instead.

“Mass for the late Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica this morning. We continue to Pray for his Holiness to rest in Peace,” Sifuna wrote on X.

Sifuna-ODM fallout

There have been speculations of a fallout between Sifuna and the ODM party. Allies of the Orange party leader Raila Odinga have on several occasions called out Sifuna over his stance on some of the issues affecting the country and his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration.

During the signing of the deal between UDA and ODM, Sifuna made it clear that the Orange party would walk out of the agreement should the Kenya Kwanza administration go against any of the listed 10 points in the MoU.

On April 12, 2025, President Ruto clashed with Sifuna during the burial of Raila’s long-serving aide George Oduor and threatened to convene an ODM founding members meeting and take disciplinary action against the Nairobi Senator, should he continue criticising him.

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Raila Hits Out at Ruto, Issues Fresh Demands Days After Signing Deal

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Just days after Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga entered into a deal with President William Ruto, he has issued fresh demands.

Raila on Tuesday, March 11, hit out at Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration for what he argued was failing to resolve several issues affecting Kenyans.

Speaking during a funeral service in Kiambu County, Raila faulted Ruto for poor governance, failing to address the challenges in the Social Health Authority (SHA), and imposing high taxes on Kenyans, including the Housing Levy, which he now says the head of state must address.

“I have told Ruto that SHA has a problem; it must be corrected. The taxes being imposed on Kenyans are also high, especially one on the houses,” he said.

Raila on deal with Ruto

Raila also dismissed claims that he has abandoned Kenyans to join and support Ruto.

According to him, he never approached the head of state for a deal, and that his stance remains the same.

The 2022 Azimio presidential flag bearer says it is Ruto who approached him.

“I have heard people saying that I have joined President William Ruto. I want to say that I never approached Ruto; it was Ruto who approached me. My stand remains the same,” Raila said.

Raila went ahead to claim that the Kenya Kwanza administration has developed a cold feet, prompting them to approach him for support.

According to Raila, the 10 point-agenda in the deal signed between him and Ruto is just a chance for the Kenya Kwanza administration to redeem themselves, by fulfilling the issues raised in the joint working framework agreement.

“These guys have caught cold feet and come to us, that’s why I’ve given them the ten agendas you saw. Those are the things we were always asking for and they’ve said they will fulfill them. We will give them an opportunity to work on those things,” Raila said.

ODM-UDA deal

On Friday, March 7, 2025, President Ruto and Raila signed a joint working framework agreement aimed at establishing collaboration between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party in government.

The agreement, titled “Understanding to Resolve the Social and Political Challenges Facing Kenyans,” seeks to address ten key issues affecting the Kenyan population.

This pact aims to expedite the full implementation of the NADCO report, promote inclusivity in public life, strengthen devolution, protect the livelihoods of young people, uphold leadership and integrity, safeguard the right to peaceful assembly and protest, tackle the national debt, combat corruption, eliminate public resource wastage, enhance government efficiency, and protect the sovereignty of the people, the rule of law, and constitutionalism.

However, the pact has attracted criticism from a section of Kenyans and leaders, some of whom have viewed it as a betrayal.

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Violence Rocks Kisii As Ruto, Raila Supporters Clash, Many Injured

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

Deputy President William Ruto’s tour of Kisii County on Sunday October 4, 2021 turned chaotic after his supporters clashed with those of ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Several people were injured after youths wearing ODM T-shirts clashed with Ruto’s supporters at Suneka, in Bonchari Constituency in Kisii.

The groups attacked each other with clubs and stones as DP Ruto approached Suneka junction to address the crowd.

The crowd donning ODM t-shirts heckled Ruto which caused supporters to clash with them in a fracas that lasted for minutes.

Less than five metres away, laid a man, helpless on the ground after being hit with a club on the head. Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi’s aides rushed him to hospital.

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Later, the DP headed to Mama Teresa home, a widow to the late former Bonchari MP Oroo Oyiako.

On his way back, another violence ensued causing a state of conodrum and panic while Ruto was preparing to address a crowd.

Residents scampered for safety and only returned after calm was restored when Ruto started his address. He condemned the act saying that it is not good for local leaders to pay youths to cause violence.

“I am calling on youths not to accept to be used to fight their colleagues. “You deserve a job and a business, not to be used as hooligans,” said Ruto.

He added that the money set aside for development should be used appropriately and not to pay for chaos.

He earlier on told off his critics for not taking serious his role in shaping Jubilee and development projects before falling out with his boss Uhuru Kenyatta.

He took credit for most development projects in Kisii saying that he took a big part in ensuring their implementation.

Ruto said he initiated the construction of over 3000 kms of tarmac road in the area, 140,000 households connected to electricity up from 27000 and provision of clean water.

His comments seemed to target interior CS Fred Matiangi who has also been taking credit of the achievements to his Gusii community. Ruto told the Gusii community to support him since he also has not abandoned them since 2013.

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Police Raid ODM Governor’s Home

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A contingent of officers led by their police boss last night raided Kisii governor James Ongwae’s home who was holding a political meeting with the ODM brigade ahead of the Bonchari by-elections.

The incident was brought to light in a statement by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Friday, May 14, claiming harassment over the Bonchari by-election in the region.

“The governor was at the time having a meeting with Kisii Senator Sam Ongeri and another county leader when the officers descended on his premise with guns and teargas,” Sifuna stated.

In the statement, Sifuna alleged that the police boss had been informed that an unlawful assembly was taking place in the governor’s residence.

Speaking on the incident, Ongwae stated that even though he preferred to steer clear of political chaos, the incident had shaken him.

“The intimidation by the police was unnecessary. It is clear that desperate times have led to desperate measures and I have been forced to speak out because the use of excessive force is not good for democracy,” he explained on the incident that occurred on Thursday, May 13.

The ODM party further noted that several intimidation tactics had been used by the police during the campaigns for the Bonchari parliamentary seat.

ODM picked former Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director-General Pavel Oimeke to fly the Orange flag.

On its part, Jubilee chose former legislator Zebedeo Opore to battle for the seat.

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“Forget Raila’s Support in 2022,” ODM Tells Mudavadi, Kalonzo And Wetang’ula

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has told the NASA co-principals to forget Raila Odinga’s support in 2022.

The Orange party’s secretary-general Edwin Sifuna on Tuesday, January 26 challenged Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi, Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetang’ula and Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka to stop dreaming of being endorsed by Raila in 2022.

Instead, Sifuna has asked the leaders to take advantage of ODM’s public notice and apply to be the party flagbearer for 2022 State House bid.

A fortnight ago, politicians across the divide used the funeral service of Mudavadi’s mother to drum up support for his candidature for the top seat ahead of next year’s polls. 

“If you know you cannot win without Baba’s support this is your chance. Come into his house, pick forms, apply, sit and wait. Or forever hold your peace,” Sifuna added.

In an advert placed in local dailies on Sunday, ODM elections board, chaired by Dr Catherine Mumma, asked members to send applications to National Elections Board  if they want to be the party’s presidential candidate for 2022 General Election.

Mumma said interested candidates must pay Sh1 million non-refundable fee to the ODM account held at Kenya Commercial bank, Lavington branch.

Further, each applicant will be required to present the evidence of the payment to the party’s headquarters.

Yesterday, Mudavadi sustained his attacks on Raila, accusing him of breaching a promise he made in 2017 not to again contest the presidency.

Mudavadi said he had stood with Raila in his presidential bids over the years and it was time the ODM leader reciprocated.

Reports earlier indicated that Nasa was considering fielding one candidate to run against Ruto.

Nasa imploded following the March 9, 2018, handshake between Raila and President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Mudavadi said he won’t support any other person and criticised Raila for reneging on his 2017 promise to run for the last time.

“He said in 2017 that he had one bullet. He has now abandoned his gun because it has no bullets, and now he has taken another person’s gun because he wants to load bullets,” he said.

Mudavadi spoke on Sunday in Matungu when he campaigned for his ANC candidate Peter Nabulindo. He addressed supporters at Mukhweya, Namulungu and Mirere centres. 

Mudavadi also accused Deputy President William Ruto of dishonesty, deceit and disrespect to Kenyans and President Kenyatta.

He termed the DP’s support of the recently launched UDA party as a mockery of the tenets of democracy and party loyalty.

The ANC boss said the DP cannot distance himself from the undertakings of the Jubilee party and the government he formed together with Uhuru.

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ODM MP Suspended Over His Dalliance With DP Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has suspended Kilifi North Member of Parliament Owen Baya.

The party in a statement on Saturday said the National Executive Council had resolved to suspend the legislator after he recently showed disloyalty to the Orange party.

“NEC also approved the SUSPENSION of Hon. Owen Baya from the NEC following his public utterances that have been unkind to the party and its leadership. The Disciplinary Committee will take up the matter and make a verdict,” reads a tweet by the ODM party.

Baya was suspended after a two-day retreat at Stoni Athi Resort in Athi River.

As a result of the suspension, the MP  had also been relieved of his post as the party’s deputy organising secretary.

“Cognisant of the central role that the party’s NEC plays in the management of the party and the need to maintain the probity of its deliberations, the NEC resolved to suspend Hon. Owen Baya, the MP for Kilifi North from membership of this critical organ and from his position as the Deputy Organisisng Secretary given his recent utterances and conduct that have cast doubt on his commitment to this party and its onbjectives,” ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said.

On Wednesday, Baya was part of a delegation of Coast MPs that escorted Feisal Abdallah Bader, an aspirant for the Msambweni parliamentary seat, to meet Deputy President William Ruto at his Karen office.

His woes seem to have escalated after he accompanied the Msambweni aspirant to DP’s Karen home.

ODM will be fielding a candidate in the Msambweni by-election and has reached an agreement with Jubilee not to field their candidate.

DP Ruto however contested his party’s move saying he would have wanted to have a candidate battle with ODM.

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Massive Arrests Expected in Migori as ODM Unleashes New Strategy to Ensure Obado is Impeached

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has come up with a new strategy to fight embattled Migori County governor Okoth Obado.

ODM in a statement signed by its chairman John Mbadi on Thursday afternoon revealed that it was going to furnish the government with the names of Obado’s allies who have been engaging in dirty deals at the County government.

The Orange party said it was going to forward the names of Migori County CECs, directors of various departments, contractors, Chief officers, MCAs, officials and suppliers who are currently involved in raising money and diverting public funds to bribe MCAs and finance violence in Migori.

ODM said that as soon as they forward the names, they will ensure that police arrest the said individuals so that law and order is maintained.

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Obado, a long-time friend of Deputy President William Ruto, has openly dared ODM leader Raila Odinga to bring on his impeachment motion, saying the party has no numbers to kick him out.

According to Obado, ODM placed MCAs in a closed meeting and intimidated them.

Obado is a long-time friend of DP Ruto dating from the time of the governor’s tenure at the defunct Kenya Sugar Board when Ruto was the Minister for Agriculture.

He has hosted the DP several times against ODM’s wishes, including shortly after he was released from prison on bail over the murder of his pregnant girlfriend Sharon Otieno. The case is ongoing. 

Then, he alluded to ODM’s hand in his woes and asked his constituents to allow him to work with Ruto.

For the impeachment to sail through, the motion will need approval of at least 43 members in the house which has 57 MCAs.

ODM has 41 MCAs, seven are independent, Jubilee Party has three, Ford Kenya two while PPOK has one.

Out of the 37 ODM elected MCAs who attended the meeting, 14 refused to sign up for the impeachment bid and only 23 appended their signatures despite persuasion from the party’s top leadership.

Mbadi who chaired the meeting confirmed that 23 signed up but stated that only five refused.

Mbadi, speaking on Wednesday morning – said out of 41 ODM MCAs in Migori, four skipped the function with apology for being sick and 23 “willingly without any intimidation signed and agreed to the impeachment.”

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Senator Ledama Breathes Fire as Raila Tries to Steal His New Senate Post

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina is breathing fire following an alleged plot to steal his genuinely won senate post.

Ledama was on Monday May 4, 2020, elected as the chairman of the powerful Senate oversight committee, the Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee,

However, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is seeking to withdraw its members from  the committee.

Senate Minority leader James Orengo wrote to Speaker Kenneth Lusaka protesting the results.

“I express and register dissatisfaction with the conduct and outcome of the election of the leadership of the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee, which were purportedly done today,” Orengo said in the letter.

“We intend to withdrawn our membership from the said committee until an appropriate resolution can be made.” 

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However, Senator Ledama has fired a warning, citing that he is a wrong number to mess with.

Through his official twitter account, Ledama says that the ODM party leader Raila Odinga is on the record stating that his election has been stolen, and he supported him.

Ledama further says that he was nearly killed in the last Resist Movement while protesting the 2017 presidential election results.

He has warned Senator Orengo, citing that he was a wrong number to mess with should anyone try to steal his chair position.

“@RailaOdinga is on the record stating that his election has been stollen & I supported him. I was nearly killed in the last Resist Movement! Now what exactly does this letter mean? @orengo_james are they trying to steal my chair position! No way! I am a wrong number to mess with!” he posted.

Ledama went ahead to note that the Maasai are not fence sitters, and that one day they will lead the country. He argues that there is no position that is reserved for any person.

“The Maasai are not fence sitters! We are Kenyans and one day we will lead this country! Double standards! No position is reserved for any person. Let’s respect democracy! ” he posted.

Insiders said that top ODM echelons were not happy with Ole Kina’s election and were planning to instruct their members to de-whip him if the Speaker declines to accept Orengo’s request.

The sources disclosed that Ole Kina got the support of nearly all the Jubilee Senators in the nine- member committee.

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ODM Under Fire After Making a Controversial Tweet on Curfew

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has found itself in trouble with a section of netizens after making a controversial tweet on the ongoing countrywide dusk to dawn curfew.

The Ornge party on Tuesday took to twitter to express its support for the government’s efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus.

ODM in its post went ahead to condemn police brutality meted on the citizens in the name of enforcing government orders.

The party went ahead to condemn the shooting of a Standard 8 pupil, Yasin Hussein Moyo, who was standing on the balcony of their home in Kiamaiko, Nairobi, at the time the police were trying to enforce the curfew.

ODM said that the shooting to death of a KCPE candidate Yasin Moyo at their balcony in Kimaiko in Mathare must be condemned by all.

“We support govt’s efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus, we also condemn police brutality m on the citizens in the name of enforcing govt orders. Last evening’s shooting to death of a KCPE candidate Yasin Moyo at their balcony in Kimaiko in Mathare must be condemned by all,” tweeted ODM.

However, this did not go well with a section of Kenyans on Twitter. While reacting on the post, KOT told off the Orange party, arguing that police brutality did not begin yesterday.

They accused the party of remaining silent when police have been using excessive force on Kenyans for a long time now.

Some accused the party of using millions to print campaign T-Shirts, but failing to donate face masks and sanitizers at the time of need.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Uhuru Fires Ex-ODM Governor From Plum Job

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has fired former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) governor from plum job.

The former Kajiado governor David ole Nkedianye has lost his job as chairman of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority board.

He had only served in the post for one year.

Nkedianye was immediately replaced after his firing.

David ole Nkedianye
Former Kajiado governor David ole Nkedianye. PHOTO/COURTESY

In a gazette notice on Friday, President Kenyatta replaced the former ODM governor with Mr Erick Okeyo.

Mr Nkedianye’s stint to run for the next two years was cut short.

Mr Okeyo’s term will run for three years. He is the former chairman of the Lake Victoria South Water Services Board.

Mr Nkedienye got a soft landing in February 2019 after he lost the 2017 Kajiado gubernatorial race to Joseph ole Lenku.

Mr Nkedianye, a close ally of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, won the Kajiado governor’s seat on an ODM ticket in 2013.

Other governors who landed State jobs include former Laikipia governor Joshua Irungu, now heading the Water Services Regulatory Board while Machakos gubernatorial race loser Wavinya Ndeti now heads the Kenya Water Institute board.

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ODM MP Dies of Cancer

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

An Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has died.

The Msambweni Member of Parliament Ramadhani Suleiman Dori has died after a short illness.

He was admitted at the Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa.

Dori passed on after spending a week in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Kinango MP Benjamin Tayari also confirmed his death.

The ODM party has also confirmed the death of the MP.

The Orange party confirmed that the MP died of cancer.

“We are saddened by the death of our Dep. Org. Secretary and MP for Msambweni Hon. SuleimanDori early this morning. Cancer has once again robbed Kenya a dedicated leader who served his people selflessly. To the people of Msambweni, Kwale County & the Coast region, poleni sana,” tweeted ODM.

https://twitter.com/TheODMparty/status/1236866670481768448?s=20

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has also sent his message of condolences to the family of the MP.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to the people of Msambweni and family of Ramadhani SuleimanDori who has passed on this morning. May the Lord grant his family comfort at this difficult moment and may his soul Rest In Eternal Peace,” Raila tweeted.

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