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Oburu tells Sifuna and Babu factions to quit ODM if unhappy with direction
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Oburu Odinga has urged the factions led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if they disagree with the party's current direction towards power-sharing with the government. The rival groups held separate rallies in Siaya and Kakamega on February 21, 2026, with the Kakamega event facing teargas deployment. Sifuna's faction vowed to continue its Linda Mwananchi mobilization campaign despite pressures.
Three months after ODM announced plans for talks with UDA, party chairperson Gladys Wanga detailed an emerging equal partnership agreement to protect strongholds ahead of the 2027 elections, including mechanisms for consultations on key government decisions.
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Political leaders from Kenya's Coast region have intensified calls for Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho to be President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 elections. Speaking at an Idd gathering in Mombasa, they stressed the need for religious and regional representation in top leadership. They claimed the Coast has long been sidelined.
Political clashes within ODM continued yesterday, with a meeting organized in Kitengela, Kajiado County, disrupted by police. Leaders from Dr. Oburu Oginga's wing held a rally at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa, addressing the dismissal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna and his supporters faced chaos during their Kitengela gathering.
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Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has stated he will not be swayed by discussions about his position and expects to serve until 2032. He made this remark in Meru County, responding to ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga who said his party is eyeing the deputy presidency in talks with UDA. Kindiki emphasized that his seat is secure and he plans to help President William Ruto secure many votes from Mt Kenya.
Divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have deepened after a group calling itself G8 condemned party leader Oburu Oginga for actions stirring splits. Led by Minister Wycliffe Oparanya, the faction criticized Oginga's side for prioritizing personal interests. G8 leaders warned of forming another group if the Kakamega branch dispute remains unresolved.
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Amid ongoing rifts in the Odinga family and ODM since Raila Odinga's death, party leader Oburu Oginga Odinga has outlined plans for a February 1 meeting to address discord sparked by President Ruto's appointment of Mama Ida Odinga as UNEP ambassador, with dissent from Raila Odinga Jr. and Winnie Odinga.
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