In a dramatic turn of events Winnie Odinga the youngest daughter of the late Orange Democratic Movement titan Raila Odinga has ignited a political firestorm.
Speaking at the ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa on November 14, 2025 exactly one month after her father’s passing she alleged that shadowy figures within the party are plotting to sell its soul through clandestine meetings.
This bold accusation made amidst a gathering of supporters and leaders underscores a deepening rift within ODM as it navigates its future post Raila.
With the 2027 general elections looming ODM faces a crossroads continue its uneasy alliance with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration or chart an independent course.
Winnie’s claims suggest a betrayal of the party’s grassroots roots which she passionately defended declaring the party was not made in a bedroom and its future will not be discussed as pillow talk.
Her words echo ODM’s storied origins in protest and resistance a legacy she vows to protect against internal saboteurs.
Though she offered no specifics about the alleged plotters the statement has fueled speculation about power struggles within the party’s ranks.
Raila’s death has left a leadership vacuum and factions are reportedly vying for control.
Winnie’s speech delivered with fiery resolve positions her as a guardian of her father’s vision potentially signaling her own rise in ODM’s hierarchy.
As Kenya watches this unfolding drama could redefine the opposition’s role in the nation’s political future making the ODM@20 event a pivotal moment in the party’s history.
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