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Arati promises free ODM primaries amid history of disputed nominations

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 26 views

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NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 15 – Kisii Governor Simba Arati has pledged free and fair ODM nominations, including for the Nairobi Senate seat, following East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odingaโ€™s entry into the race. Arati, who delivered a speech on behalf of ODM leader Oburu Oginga during the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on Thursday,โ€ฆ

NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 15 – Kisii Governor Simba Arati has pledged free and fair ODM nominations, including for the Nairobi Senate seat, following East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odingaโ€™s entry into the race.

Arati, who delivered a speech on behalf of ODM leader Oburu Oginga during the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on Thursday, said the party would ensure aspirants compete fairly for its tickets ahead of the 2027 General Election.

โ€œI want to promise all our followers that we will have free and fair nominations. That includes the one for the senatorial position in Nairobi and other party positions that we will be having,โ€ he said.

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Winnie Odinga enters Nairobi Senate race after elders endorse her as Railaโ€™s heir

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 32 views

Edwin SifunaODM

NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 15 – East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat, signalling her entry into elective politics at a time when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is positioning himself for a possible presidential run in 2027. Winnie made the announcement during the first anniversary memorial of her father, former Primeโ€ฆ

NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 15 – East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat, signalling her entry into elective politics at a time when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is positioning himself for a possible presidential run in 2027.

Winnie made the announcement during the first anniversary memorial of her father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, where she directly addressed Sifuna, whose presidential ambitions have gained prominence ahead of the next General Election.

Odinga setting up a potential contest with Langโ€™ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalangโ€™o, who is considered a possible ODM candidate.

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Winnie Odinga announces bid for Nairobi Senate seat in 2027 races

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 24 views

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Winnie Odinga has announced her intention to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a potentially competitive race that could test the Orange Democratic Movementโ€™s (ODM) nomination process and reshape the political contest in the capital. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP announced on Thursday, October 15, […]

Winnie Odinga has announced her intention to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a potentially competitive race that could test the Orange Democratic Movementโ€™s (ODM) nomination process and reshape the political contest in the capital. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP announced on Thursday, October 15, […]

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Winnie Odinga announces bid for Nairobi senatorial seat in 2027

Published on October 15, 2026

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Edwin SifunaODM

Raila's daughter Winnie Odinga declares her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027 and aligns with Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi faction amid shifting ODM politics.

Raila's daughter Winnie Odinga declares her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027 and aligns with Edwin Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi faction amid shifting ODM politics.

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Ida: Oburu is alive, not seriously ill

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Prudence Wanza👁 39 views

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Mama Ida Odinga has reassured Kenyans that ODM leader Oburu Oginga is alive and not seriously ill, following days of speculation about his health and whereabouts. Ida said doctors attending to the Siaya Senator had advised him to slow down and avoid large political rallies and gatherings that could strain his health. She was speaking at Migwena Grounds in Bondo,โ€ฆ

Mama Ida Odinga has reassured Kenyans that ODM leader Oburu Oginga is alive and not seriously ill, following days of speculation about his health and whereabouts.

Ida said doctors attending to the Siaya Senator had advised him to slow down and avoid large political rallies and gatherings that could strain his health.

She was speaking at Migwena Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, on Thursday during the first anniversary of the death of her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Raila's final word: Echoes of Odinga's last forum with ODM leaders

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 25 views

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Since the demise of Raila, ODM has witnessed sharp differences in opinion surrounding the direction it should take in the next General Election.

Since the demise of Raila, ODM has witnessed sharp differences in opinion surrounding the direction it should take in the next General Election.

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Raila's final word: Echoes of Odinga's last forum with ODM leaders

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: The Standard News FeedsBy Standard Digital👁 23 views

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Since the demise of Raila, ODM has witnessed sharp differences in opinion surrounding the direction it should take in the next General Election.

Since the demise of Raila, ODM has witnessed sharp differences in opinion surrounding the direction it should take in the next General Election.

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Beyond Baba: Who will inherit Railaโ€™s political empire?

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 39 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaUDAODMWiper

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” A year after Raila Odingaโ€™s death, the contest to inherit his political influence is emerging as a defining feature of the realignment of forces ahead of the 2027 General Election. President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and aโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 โ€” A year after Raila Odingaโ€™s death, the contest to inherit his political influence is emerging as a defining feature of the realignment of forces ahead of the 2027 General Election.

President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and a younger crop of politicians are invoking different aspects of the former Prime Ministerโ€™s legacy as they position themselves for the next election.

Their competing claims expose a deeper divide over what Raila represented: a political movement capable of cooperating with those in power to pursue reforms, or an opposition tradition built around challenging the government and demanding accountability.

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