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In a joint press statement issued on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nairobi, the lawmakers led by Nominated senator Veronica Maina hailed voter turnout in the electoral areas.
The resolutions were adopted during a meeting of the party’s Caucus of County Chairpersons held in Nairobi on Wednesday under the leadership of caucus chairman and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.
Drawing from his own experience, Etale spoke about the deep physical and emotional pain he endured during past anti government protests. He linked his health struggles to repeated exposure to tear gas during demonstrations, saying the impact stayed with him long after the protests ended.
Sifuna maintained that the arrangements made after the death of Raila Odinga were meant to hold the party together for a short period, not to settle the leadership question permanently
Ruku’s remarks are in response to recent remarks by the Orange Democratic Movement faction of the broadbased government that has been demanding the second-in-command position even as they begin negotiations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gumbo made the announcement at a rally in Siaya on Saturday during an event where ODM Deputy Party Leader Oburu Oginga officially received him back into the Orange party months after he returned from the United Democratic Movement.
Sifuna’s position has recently been under threat following a National Executive Committee meeting in Mombasa, which recommended his removal. The move, however, was blocked by the courts, preventing any immediate change.
Mcoure criticized what he called the misapplication of “the spirit of Baba,” a reference to party leader Raila Odinga, stressing that it should drive economic empowerment and development rather than fuel street protests.
Oburu made it clear that Sifuna has not been expelled, even after being asked to step aside from his role.
Kajwang said Winnie remains central to the movement built around Raila’s leadership.
While inspecting the stalled Maragwa-Ichagaki-Gamburi road in Kirinyaga, Kindiki made it clear that he approaches politics with careful calculation and will not be swayed by sudden claims.
Winnie stressed that the struggle within ODM is about “the soul, virtues and values of ODM” rather than personalities.