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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...

Sifuna: ODM is focused on clinching power, has no deal with UDA on 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

While some ODM members have voiced their views on potential coalitions, Sifuna stressed that it is Odinga who will chart the course.

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.

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