Wednesday, January
28, 2026 - Nairobi Woman Representative, Esther Passaris, has commended
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament, Winnie Odinga,
for her recent media interview.
In a statement shared on her X account on Wednesday, January
28th, 2026, Passaris said Winnie displayed “political maturity,
clarity and conviction” during the interview aired a day earlier.
“Political maturity. Clarity. Conviction. Winnie Odinga nailed her
interview yesterday.”
“A proud continuation of her father’s values, and a clear step
forward in her own right. The King is dead, but long live the crown,”
Passaris wrote.
Winnie, whose public profile rose before and after her
father’s passing, addressed several issues touching on the Orange Democratic
Movement (ODM) and the current political environment.
Her remarks on claims of division within the Odinga family
drew particular attention.
She dismissed reports of a feud ahead of a planned family
meeting convened by ODM leader, Oburu Odinga, insisting that differences of
opinion should not be misinterpreted as division.
“There is no family feud. Mambo ya nyumbani tunaongea kinyumbani,
but mambo ya chama is not to be discussed at home,” Winnie said.
She emphasized that the Odinga family remains united and
close, adding that her relationship with Oburu Odinga is intact.
“I love Dr Oburu, he is my only dad. Our family is tight. We have
no problems at all,” she stated.
Winnie also defended her criticism of ODM’s operations,
saying her concerns were not personal attacks but calls for the party to
respect its constitution and values.
Her remarks, coupled with Passaris’ praise, have fueled
fresh debate about Winnie’s growing role in shaping ODM’s future and carrying
forward Raila Odinga’s political legacy.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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