The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is drifting into one of its most consequential internal battles yet, with senior figures splitting into pro- and anti-government camps following Raila Odinga’s death
Leaders on Saturday publicly clashed at the party's first major gathering without Mr Odinga during its 20th anniversary celebrations marked at the Mama Ngina Water Front in Mombasa ahead of the ODM Founders’ Dinner, which President William Ruto is expected to attend.
On one side stands the pro–broad-based alliance led by ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga, joined by Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho, John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi; as well as national chairperson Gladys Wanga, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, and deputy party leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir.
From left: ODM deputy party leaders, Simba Arati, Godfrey Osotsi, secretary general Edwin Sifuna and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi during the ODM@20 anniversary celebrations at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa on November 15, 2025.
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