Nairobi is set for a political stir as a high-profile group of ODM leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, toured the city on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
What began as a solemn church service at Coast PAG quickly transitioned into a political rally, signaling a deepening division within Kenya’s largest opposition party.
The leaders are sending a clear message that they remain opposed to joining the government coalition. While some senior ODM figures have indicated a willingness to negotiate with President William Ruto’s administration, Sifuna, Orengo, and Owino have maintained a defiant stance.
For them, aligning with the government is viewed as a betrayal of the party’s principles and the mandate entrusted to them by their supporters.
During their interactions with the public, the leaders criticized colleagues pushing for a coalition, emphasizing that ODM should continue serving as a strong opposition and safeguard for the people.
The Dagoretti North rally serves as a key test of their grassroots influence. By taking their grievances directly to the electorate, they aim to consolidate support among party members who feel sidelined by talks of a political merger.
Observers note that the outcome of this tour could either force a rethink within ODM’s top leadership or deepen existing fractures within the party.
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