Nairobi ODM Branch Endorses Winnie Odinga for Deputy Party Leader


 ODM party has been rocked by a major political shift after Nairobi delegates endorsed Winnie Odinga  for the influential position of Deputy Party Leader, in what is widely seen as a significant setback for and her allies.

The move follows a steady stream of defections from Sifuna’s camp, with key Nairobi figures realigning and throwing their weight behind Winnie Odinga. The endorsement underscores a changing balance of power within the party, particularly in the capital, long regarded as ODM’s political stronghold.

Delegates framed the decision as both strategic and symbolic—rewarding loyalty among grassroots supporters while ushering in a new generation of leadership. Nairobi leaders emphasized the city’s outsized role in ODM’s electoral strength, often delivering a significant share of the party’s votes, and insisted that this influence must be reflected at the highest levels of decision-making.

For Sifuna, the development signals eroding control over Nairobi’s party machinery, as internal divisions become more pronounced ahead of the National Delegates Convention (NDC).

At the same time, Winnie Odinga’s rise marks a pivotal moment for the party founded and long led by . Her endorsement positions her at the heart of ODM’s future, reflecting both continuity and transition within its leadership.

With March 27 looming as a critical date for key party decisions, ODM now heads into a defining moment—amid shifting alliances, rising tensions, and a clear reordering of its political landscape.

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