Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Factional tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deepened on Wednesday, March 18th, after Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, dismissed the endorsement of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP, Winnie Odinga, for the party’s Deputy Leader position.
Orengo argued that Winnie’s political allegiance lies firmly
with the Linda Mwananchi faction, stressing that her statements and actions
consistently honor the legacy of her late father, Raila Odinga.
“Her soul is with her father and Linda Mwananchi,” he said,
downplaying the significance of Linda Ground’s endorsement.
Babu Owino reinforced Orengo’s stance, warning Winnie
against associating with Linda Ground, which he described as “a sinking ship.”
He likened her to “a turtle bigger than the pond,” urging
her to embrace the “ocean” represented by Linda Mwananchi.
However, ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Ososti, while
welcoming the endorsement, cautioned Winnie to tread carefully.
He alleged that Linda Ground intended to use her as a pawn
to legitimize outcomes of an upcoming national delegates convention.
The endorsement, announced a day earlier by ODM Nairobi
Chairman, George Aladwa, was framed as an effort to restore Nairobi’s
representation in the party’s top ranks following Raila Odinga’s death.
Winnie accepted the endorsement and firmly declared that she
will remain in ODM.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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