ODM
Three suspects arrested over attack on senator Osotsi in Kisumu
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Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested three suspects linked to the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House in Kisumu's West End Mall on Wednesday, April 8. Youths attacked Osotsi after questioning his opposition to re-electing President William Ruto. He was airlifted to Nairobi for treatment amid protests demanding justice.
Leaders of Linda Mwananchi within ODM have issued strong rejections against the Linda Ground faction led by Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga. They say they will not reconcile until political decisions made after Raila Odinga's death are reversed. They also demand halting talks with UDA and full implementation of the 10-point agenda.
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says he has not decided on a 2027 elective position, prioritizing building a strong movement to defeat President William Ruto. In a Spice FM interview, he attributed his efforts to citizens' interests and lessons from Raila Odinga. He denied claims of foreign funding.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is fighting back legally and politically against the National Executive Committee (NEC)'s decision to strip him of his position. The party accuses him of breaching discipline, including criticizing the ODM-UDA agreement and joining activities without permission. He has until April 8 to respond in writing and April 10 to appear before a panel.
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Leaders of the Linda Mwananchi faction have intensified their campaign with a visit to Mombasa, greeted by a large crowd while criticizing ODM leadership and President Ruto's government. They stressed that separating from ODM is inevitable to restore the party's original principles. Godfrey Osotsi announced his official joining after his removal from ODM.
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has initiated reconciliation efforts to counter attempts to cancel the National Delegates Conference (NDC) scheduled for March 27. The meeting, intended to endorse interim party officials including Oginga, has become a legal dispute after some members challenged its validity using party constitution provisions. The party has invited the challenger to talks to resolve the issue.
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Deliberate efforts to shut down the Linda Mwananchi movement continue to fail as the group holds political rallies across Kenya. Its leader, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, claims they have faced disruptions, bribe attempts, and blocks on digital initiatives. This occurs amid internal ODM tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.
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