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ODM announces April dates for grassroots elections, opens applications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

The elections will take place between 10 am and 2 pm and will be conducted either through consensus or a show of hands.

Omtatah terms deal between Ruto and Raila ‘civilian coup’ against Kenya's Constitution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Omtatah urged the public and Parliament to push for the full implementation of Kenya's Constitution, ensuring that governance stays within the bounds...

Ruto: My debt audit plan will succeed with Raila's 'help'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The MOU between Ruto and Raila outlines the urgent need for a comprehensive audit to address concerns about ballooning debt and ensure accountability...

Why I attended the Ruto-Raila agreement signing—Sifuna
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Sifuna stated that he was at the event in his official role as ODM Secretary General. He emphasised that the party took the initiative to publicly sha...

Ruto, Raila formally sign working pact, pledge to uphold rule of law and constitutionalism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

In a joint statement read by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar, Raila and Ruto pledged to promote leadership an...

Raila Odinga’s cooperation with Ruto solidifies his role as master of handshakes
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 07, 2025

Odinga’s political opponents have, however, opposed his cooperation moves, terming them selfish.

Raila demands justice for police brutality victims as ODM seeks to revamp grassroots support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2025

ODM officials said the ongoing consultations would culminate in a comprehensive position paper that will guide the party’s future political direction.

Raila Odinga says he’ll announce next political move guided by interests of all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo dismissed suggestions that ODM should join other opposition parties, insisting that it remains a dominant force.

Aladwa: Edwin Sifuna risks removal from ODM for opposing Raila-Ruto alliance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Aladwa alleged that Sifuna is being used by Rigathi Gachagua to undermine ODM’s position and discredit the broad-based government.

Political mischief? Senator Nyutu challenges ODM’s alliance with government
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 13, 2025

He argued that the core issue should not be who the majority is, but rather who the minority is in the current political landscape.

Step in and save struggling wheat farmers, ODM leaders tell gov't
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The party said it was unacceptable for farmers to be abandoned at a critical time despite government efforts to boost production through subsidies.

Gladys Boss: Raila Odinga has played crucial role in ensuring Kenya's peace, political stability
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 11, 2025

Boss said that Odinga has always prioritised Kenya's interests over his own, making him a key unifying figure in the country.

ODM moves to quell tension in party, denies endorsing Sakaja's reelection bid
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

The party's chairperson Gladys Wanga said Raila only asked leaders in Nairobi to work under Sakaja for now, and that has nothing to do with the 2027 e...

Sakaja hints at joining Raila's ODM Party ahead of 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 10, 2025

Senior ODM Party officials led by chairperson Gladys Wanga and Makadara MP who is also the Nairobi chairperson George Aladwa praised Sakaja for workin...

ODM cracks widen over broad-based government deal
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 10, 2025

Some leaders opposed to the broad-based government launched scathing attacks at their counterparts who have in the past criticised ODM Secretary Gener...

I can't criticise Ruto while in government, Energy CS Wandayi tells ODM critics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

He dismissed accusations of sycophancy, saying critics would eventually be judged by their actions.

ODM decries impact of delays in appointing IEBC selection panel as wait for by-elections continues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The delay has hindered the recruitment of the seven commissioners essential for facilitating elections across the country.

ODM reviews 41 appeals from grassroots elections, six to proceed to Appeals Committee
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Sifuna further clarified that the remaining 35 appeals were dismissed for lack of substantial evidence to support the claims made.

How Raila Odinga's move to join Ruto’s broad-based government has divided ODM loyalists
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 10, 2025

The recent growing disillusionment against the government over rising cases of abductions and enforced disappearances could have been the Waterloo for...

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