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In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, McOure said his loyalty remained firmly with ODM’s long-standing principles and the leadership structure rooted in the legacy of the movement.
The contest unfolded as a direct duel between Kombe, supported by politicians aligned with the government, and Kenga, who had the backing of the United Opposition. Harrison Kombe had previously lost the seat in 2024 when the Supreme Court upheld a decision to nullify his 2022 election victory.
Orodi Odhiambo from the Wiper Party came in second with 1,819 votes, while Fredrick Ochiel of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) secured 1,200 votes.
Addressing a packed town hall meeting in Mambrui, Magarini Constituency, Kilifi County, Nassir underscored the need for discipline, cohesion, and well-coordinated mobilisation, noting that ODM is facing heightened political competition in multiple regions.
Oburu has been deeply involved in national events in recent weeks. He was at the centre of preparations for the farewell of his younger brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died on October 15. As part of the funeral committee, he guided the organisation of the ceremonies, including arrangements for Raila’s burial at their family home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Siaya.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he said Kenya’s elections reward hatred over policy, and urged creating a safe exit for any president to enable peaceful transitions.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Manduku said ODM alone is owed billions of shillings in unpaid allocations from the Political Parties Fund, money he insists is legally due to the party under a clear, formula-based system.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Tuesday, the Nyaribari Masaba legislator said ODM’s strength was historically anchored not on ideology but on Raila Odinga’s personal influence, charisma, and ability to understand the political interests of different communities across the country.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation, Mokua said the party’s lack of a clear succession plan and fragile organizational structure has left it vulnerable to internal divisions and potential fragmentation.
In a message after the celebrations held in Mombasa County, Ruto reflected on ODM’s influence on Kenya’s political evolution and urged that the party’s legacy be safeguarded.
Winnie warned that ODM needed a firm and transparent process to decide who should steer the party’s engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration. She said the shift in leadership after Raila Odinga’s passing meant that ODM must now return to its structures and allow delegates to choose the person who will handle the sensitive political relationship.
Babu told the crowd that the party remains prepared to stand up for ordinary Kenyans, even in Raila’s absence. His remarks resonated with supporters who had gathered in large numbers to mark the milestone.