His remarks came days after former President Uhuru Kenyatta handed over Jubilee’s leadership to Matiang’i during a meeting with party officials in Nairobi on September 22, ahead of the National Delegates Convention.
By David AbonyoJubilee Party leaders from Nakuru, Nyandarua, Embu, Nyeri and Murang’a say divisions within the party are intensifying and accuse Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni and former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu of fuelling wrangles. The concerns follow a court ruling on who can run Jubilee’s party operations.
By Samuel OtienoSpeaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, the legislator argued that only a small number of elected leaders had distanced themselves from the party while the overwhelming majority of ODM members continue to discharge their responsibilities both in Parliament and at the grassroots.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Monday, Starmer defended his leadership record and said his focus had always been on changing Britain rather than holding power for its own sake.
By David AbonyoWithout directly calling for Sifuna’s removal, McOure said public criticism from senior officials risks weakening party unity and creating confusion among supporters.
By David AbonyoThe meeting will convene members of the National Executive Committee, the parliamentary group and elected governors at a time when the party is grappling with internal pressure and weighing possible engagement talks with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
By David AbonyoODM strategic advisor Fredrick Okango says Linda Mwananchi gatherings are unofficial and not sanctioned by ODM organs. He criticises indiscipline and questions parallel leadership linked to Siaya Governor James Orengo, as internal divisions widen.
By David AbonyoKileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has urged ODM to give young members real influence, warning that sidelining youth voices threatens the party’s relevance, organization and competitiveness in future Kenyan elections.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alai argued that the absence of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga, popularly known as Baba, has exposed weaknesses in the party’s structure and decision-making processes.
By David AbonyoOsotsi maintained that the resolutions emerging from the contested NDC “do not reflect the will of party members,” insisting that “the meeting that purported to effect leadership changes was fundamentally flawed, having not adhered to party constitution and attended by individuals who did not constitute genuine party delegates.”
By David AbonyoODM deputy leader Abdulswamad Nassir defended the party’s dialogue strategy at a Nairobi convention, urging unity behind new leader Oburu Oginga and insisting criticism will not derail ODM’s mission.
By Chrispho OwuorODM delegates in Nairobi have confirmed Oburu Oginga as party leader and endorsed new deputy leaders, while dropping Senator Godfrey Osotsi, after ratifying National Governing Council resolutions.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the notice, the convention will follow a planned order of events. The meeting will begin with prayers followed by the reading of the formal notice that convenes the session before delegates adopt the agenda.
By David AbonyoOnyonka criticized members who are now seeking positions in government, including the deputy presidency, while claiming continued loyalty to ODM.
By David AbonyoAmisi explained that the party cited his holding of two positions—county chairperson and deputy organizing secretary—as the reason for his removal. He insisted that he was legitimately appointed to both roles and described the action as a technicality used to sideline him.
By David Abonyo