ODM
Aladwa and Arati signal Sakaja will not get ODM ticket for 2027
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced on Thursday that it will field its own candidate for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2027, with the party ticket restricted to members only. This is a blow to incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja, who had close ties to former party leader Raila Odinga. ODM Nairobi members have declared Makadara MP George Aladwa as their aspirant.
Atwoli urges Sifuna to avoid political wars in ODM
Francis Atwoli, secretary general of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, has advised Orange Democratic Movement secretary general Edwin Sifuna to prioritize unity in the party following Raila Odinga's death. Atwoli emphasized cooperation with senior leaders to preserve Odinga's legacy amid internal challenges. This comes as ODM endorses Oburu Odinga as interim leader.
Realizing the great value of Raila's name
Ten or eleven days have passed since Raila Odinga's death, and Kenya is learning the immense value of his political influence. His strongholds in Nyanza, Western, Coast, and Nairobi feel a huge void, as ODM selects Senator Oburu Oginga as interim leader. His partnership with President Ruto now wavers, with his legacy attracting various leaders.
Politicians vie for Raila Odinga's political legacy
Senior politicians inside and outside ODM, many of them young, have begun secret strategies to vie for the political legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his death. The party's NEC appointed Oburu Odinga as interim leader, amid intensifying struggles in Nyanza, Western, and Coast regions. Figures like Gladys Wanga and Babu Owino have emerged among those seeking the position.
Oburu Oginga endorsed as ODM's new leader
ODM's Central Management Committee has endorsed Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga as the party's new national leader following Raila Odinga's death. The Nairobi meeting on October 27, 2025, solidified his interim role and called for unity. The party also demands government funds and plans memorials for Raila alongside its 20th anniversary.