News

Kenyan political news

ODM ยท 277 stories ยท page 9 of 31

917 stories this week48 Kenyan outlets4 hours ago latest story
Image: Tuko.co.ke
Election

Silas Jakakimba: Blow to William Ruto as Homa Bay MP aspirant ditches UDA for ODM, explains reason

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 12 views

William RutoUDAODM

Silas Jakakimba left UDA for ODM to contest Suba North, citing grassroots support across five wards as he prepares for the 2027 parliamentary election.

Silas Jakakimba left UDA for ODM to contest Suba North, citing grassroots support across five wards as he prepares for the 2027 parliamentary election.

Read Full Article at Tuko.co.ke View full page →

Election

Oburu welcomes Sakaja to ODM following UDA defection

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 15 views

UDAODM

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has welcomed Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja into the party following his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Oburu hosted Sakaja at his home on Monday evening, November 2, where he formally welcomed the Nairobi governor into the Orange party. In a statement shared after the […]

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has welcomed Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja into the party following his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Oburu hosted Sakaja at his home on Monday evening, November 2, where he formally welcomed the Nairobi governor into the Orange party. In a statement shared after the […]

Read Full Article at People Daily View full page →

Image: News โ€“ Capital FM
Election

Jakakimba Says He Will Contest Suba North MP Seat on ODM Ticket After Moving from UDA

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 9 views

UDAODM

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 2 – Former aide to Raila Odinga Silas Jakakimba has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring his intention to contest the Suba North parliamentary seat on an ODM ticket in the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, Jakakimba said theโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 2 – Former aide to Raila Odinga Silas Jakakimba has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring his intention to contest the Suba North parliamentary seat on an ODM ticket in the 2027 General Election.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, Jakakimba said the decision followed consultations within the broad-based political arrangement and reflected what he described as the aspirations of residents of Suba North.

He said he had initially intended to contest the seat on a UDA ticket after conducting grassroots consultations across the constituency.

Read Full Article at News โ€“ Capital FM View full page →

Image: News โ€“ Capital FM
Election

Karauri: Changing party colours wonโ€™t save Sakaja from Nairobi record

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 22 views

UDAODM

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 -Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has launched a scathing attack on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following his move from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), accusing him of using a change of political party to escape scrutiny over his performance at City Hall. Karauri, who is seeking to become Nairobi governor inโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 -Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has launched a scathing attack on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following his move from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), accusing him of using a change of political party to escape scrutiny over his performance at City Hall.

Karauri, who is seeking to become Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election, questioned Sakaja’s decision to abandon the party that sponsored his 2022 gubernatorial victory, arguing that changing political colours would not erase the failures of his administration.

The legislator listed collapsed buildings, persistent flooding, garbage accumulation and unpaid bursaries among the issues he believes should define the governor’s record rather than his new political affiliation.

Read Full Article at News โ€“ Capital FM View full page →

Image: The Standard Politics
Election

Mbadi warns ODM members against public remarks on UDA coalition talks

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 7 views

UDAODM

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told ODM members to stop commenting publicly on the ongoing talks with UDA, saying the party leaderships position must be respected.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told ODM members to stop commenting publicly on the ongoing talks with UDA, saying the party leaderships position must be respected.

Read Full Article at The Standard Politics View full page →

Election

Sakaja Joins ODM Ahead of 2027 Elections

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Murugi Gichovi👁 10 views

UDAODM

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dumped the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM as he seeks re-election in the 2027 General Election. Sakaja was officially welcomed to ODM at Chungwa House in Nairobi by Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati, National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and other party officials. He linked his decision to his relationshipโ€ฆ

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dumped the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM as he seeks re-election in the 2027 General Election.

Sakaja was officially welcomed to ODM at Chungwa House in Nairobi by Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati, National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and other party officials.

He linked his decision to his relationship with ODM’s late founder, Raila Odinga, whom he said influenced his political journey and leadership values. “If Baba was here today, and he is the one who told me to join ODM, he said that Nairobi should remain bold and we will do everything to ensure that is present in ODM,” he said.

Read Full Article at NTV Kenya View full page →

Election

Changing party wonโ€™t erase your failure: Karauri slams Sakaja after he ditches UDA for ODM

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mustafa Juma👁 11 views

UDAODM

Kasarani Member of Parliament (MP) Ronald Karauri has launched a scathing attack on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja after the Nairobi Governor defected from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), accusing him of trying to escape scrutiny over his record at City Hall. Karauri argued that changing political parties would not […]

Kasarani Member of Parliament (MP) Ronald Karauri has launched a scathing attack on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja after the Nairobi Governor defected from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), accusing him of trying to escape scrutiny over his record at City Hall. Karauri argued that changing political parties would not […]

Read Full Article at People Daily View full page →

Image: News โ€“ Capital FM
Election

Sakaja Says He Is Not Joining ODM to Displace Anyone as He Declares Second-Term Bid

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy EDITORIAL DESK👁 10 views

ODM

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 โ€” Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has sought to reassure Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) members that his decision to join the party is not aimed at displacing existing members or taking over anyone’s political position. Sakaja, who officially joined ODM on Monday, said he was seeking to establish his own place within the party as he preparesโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 โ€” Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has sought to reassure Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) members that his decision to join the party is not aimed at displacing existing members or taking over anyone’s political position.

Sakaja, who officially joined ODM on Monday, said he was seeking to establish his own place within the party as he prepares to defend his Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.

โ€œI am not joining ODM to take anyoneโ€™s space or replace anybody. I am joining to take my rightful position,โ€ he said.

Read Full Article at News โ€“ Capital FM View full page →

Image: Tuko.co.ke
Election

Ronald Karauri speaks after Sakajaโ€™s defection from UDA to ODM ahead of 2027: โ€œMonumental failureโ€

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 9 views

UDAODM

Ronald Karauri has accused Johnson Sakaja of joining ODM to distract Nairobi voters from his record, as the Kasarani MP eyes the governorโ€™s seat in 2027.

Ronald Karauri has accused Johnson Sakaja of joining ODM to distract Nairobi voters from his record, as the Kasarani MP eyes the governorโ€™s seat in 2027.

Read Full Article at Tuko.co.ke View full page →

Find more news