ODM Stories

Raila: Kenyans must decide the country’s path in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

Raila’s party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), pledged to continue holding the government accountable in the New Year.

Raila's ODM at a crossroads as government it supports seeks to silence dissent
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 31, 2024

Despite Nyong'o's stand, the party has not officially called out its members who are publicly supporting ongoing police excesses and contravention of...

Karua finally parts ways with Raila as Narc Kenya exits Azimio coalition
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2024

Karua, who was one of Odinga’s most loyal allies, protested his decision to have his ODM party join Ruto's administration.

ODM sets November 27 as new date for grassroots elections across all 47 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The elections will see the selection of 30 party officials, with 10 representatives from each of the three committees at every polling unit: the Mains...

How UDA, ODM will pocket millions from Political Parties Fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2024

According to a gazette notice, UDA will receive the largest share, Sh558.49 million, while ODM will receive Sh298.3 million.

ODM nominates Nyong'o as acting party leader as Raila pursues AUC chairmanship bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

Nyong'o has been appointed to chair any necessary Central Committee meetings during Odinga’s absence.

Raila's party picks Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to replace John Mbadi as Chairperson
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2024

Wanga, who is the party's branch chairperson for Homa Bay County will now be overseeing all branches countywide to replace the nominated MP and former...

Scramble for Opiyo Wandayi's Minority Leader post intensifies in ODM
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 26, 2024

Fiery Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo and her Rarieda counterpart Otiende Amollo have expressed interest in Wandayi's seat in the National Assembly.

Sifuna claims 4 Raila men joining Ruto cabinet lack ODM blessings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2024

Senator Sifuna further accused the media of misrepresenting the Raila Odinga-led party's position on the matter.

Headache for Raila in replacing key ODM men nominated as CSs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

As Raila navigates the stormy waters in Azimio, he also faces a headache replacing the four CS nominees in his ODM party and Parliament.

Profile of 4 Raila’s men set to join Ruto cabinet
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 24, 2024

Wandayi has been a vocal lawmaker and a key figure in the opposition, known for his loyalty to Raila Odinga.

Full list of Ruto’s Cabinet Secretaries nominees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2024

Ruto also includes opposition members in his list, notably ODM chairman John Mbadi and his two deputy party leaders, Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya...

ODM calls for firing of Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei ahead of national dialogue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2024

However, shortly after this statement, Japhet Koome resigned as the police IG. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed said Ruto had appointed Dougl...

ODM members in Magarini petition for primaries ahead of by-election
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 08, 2024

This move aims to ensure transparency and inclusivity in selecting the party's candidate, instead of resorting to issuing a direct ticket.

Take responsibility for protest-related deaths and abductions, ODM tells state
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

The party criticised President Ruto for distancing his administration from the killings and abductions despite what it said was clear evidence to the...

You have earned our respect, ODM party tells protesting youths
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

The youth have been raising funds for those injured during Tuesday's demonstrations against Finance Bill 2024.

ODM to recall six MPs for supporting Finance Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna said the decision was made against MPs he described as repeat offenders and that it would serve as a lesson to othe...

Coast ODM fraternity mourns demise of two Women's League members
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 19, 2024

Mama Zahara Shee, a prominent figure known for her dedicated service to the people of Lamu died on Friday while Fatuma Juma (Mwatsau), who served as t...

Raila party forms committee to distribute aid to flood victims
Barack Oduor  |  May 09, 2024

Raila said the destruction caused by the raging floods across the country is overwhelming, heartbreaking and unbelievable.