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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.
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.