The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has confirmed Oburu Odinga as its party leader at a Special Delegates Conference (SDC) held on March 27, 2026, at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi. Delegates rejected Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as deputy leader for lacking a proposer and seconder, referring his replacement to the National Executive Committee (NEC). A parallel meeting was held by the faction led by Edwin Sifuna.
At the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Special Delegates Conference (SDC) held on March 27, 2026, at Jamhuri ASK Grounds in Nairobi, delegates ratified Oburu Odinga as party leader after he had served in an acting capacity for five months. "Now Senator Oburu Oginga is the party leader of ODM," said Suna East MP Junet Mohamed.
Delegates approved Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir and Kisii Governor Simba Arati as the party's deputy leaders. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga was confirmed as national chairperson, deputised by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Turkana South MP John Ariko Namoit. Oburu's sister, Ruth Odinga, was elected deputy national organising secretary.
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was rejected as the third deputy leader after failing to secure a proposer and seconder. "Considering the objections of the Special Delegates Conference on Geoffrey Osotsi as the Deputy Party Leader, the same has been sent back to the National Executive Committee," party chairperson Gladys Wanga announced.
Meanwhile, the faction aligned with party secretary-general Edwin Sifuna, including Osotsi, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, held a parallel National Delegates Convention at Ufungamano House in Nairobi under heavy police presence. This group has vowed to challenge the SDC in court, citing procedural issues. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) allowed the SDC to proceed but ruled that Sifuna remains in his position pending internal resolutions.
The wrangles stem from the death of Raila Odinga in October 2025, pitting factions: one supporting President William Ruto and another opposing him.
