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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.
ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga appeared publicly on May 8, 2026, after a two-week absence, reassuring Kenyans of his safety and good health while revealing plans to revive the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
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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.
Despite UDA and ODM's unity in the Government of National Unity, divisions persist among Coast region leaders as UDA seeks to strengthen its position. UDA teams are urging voter registration and fielding candidates in ODM strongholds. ODM vows to fight back to maintain its dominance.
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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.
ODM party chairperson Gladys Wanga has dismissed plans by the Linda Mwananchi faction for a parallel National Delegates Conference, terming it a plot to mislead members. She insisted that only the National Executive Committee has authority to convene such a meeting. Her remarks followed Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna's announcement that he would not attend the official NDC.
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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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