- Winnie Odinga faced criticism from Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, who accused her of lacking political experience and targeting her fellow female leaders.
- Alai claimed his remarks during ODM’s 20th anniversary were based on his surname rather than his personal qualities
- Kenyans online defended Winnie, praising her openness, courage, and harmony with her late father, Raila Odinga’s political voice
- Supporters said that he is still an important part of ODM, stressing his role in youth participation and party values
EALA Member of Parliament and youngest daughter of the late Raila Odinga, Winnie Odingahas sparked a heated debate online.
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This is after some ODM supporters defended him following a strong Facebook post written by MCA of Kileleshwa Robert Alai.
Alai accused Winnie of lacking political experience and questioned her right to criticize her fellow leaders within the Orange party.
The first-time member of parliament said that being from Odinga’s powerful political family did not give him the right to call other leaders.
According to the speaking MCA, Winnie’s feelings were harmful to other women leaders in the party.
“Winnie Odinga does not have the political experience to give anyone direction in ODM. She is not even a party official. The fact that you are the daughter of Father Raila Odinga does not give you the right to insult women leaders in ODM that they sleep with Ruto to sell the party in the bedrooms.
Your claim to the throne is due to lineage and not because of anything unique you have done. It is a shame to see you insulting your female leaders. It’s really shocking that a woman would use bedroom stereotypes on her fellow woman to make a political point. It’s very unfortunate,” Alai wrote.
How did Kenyans come out to support Winnie?
Alai’s post prompted a swift and vocal response from Kenyans online who defended Winnie’s remarks during ODM’s 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa.
One section praised Winnie for her candor and courage, highlighting her commitment to the party’s founding ideals.
Others offered a measured opinion, suggesting that Alai misinterpreted Winnie’s speech, while another section compared Winnie’s speech to her late father’s voice.
Harun N Mburu:
“By the way, I’ve never seen Alai post any of his projects on this wall except for the ones he was knocking down posters.”
Brigen Kazinja:
“I am very proud of this woman Winnie, her father’s daughter in every real sense at Odm@20, she spoke with fire, clarity, and unapologetic courage that is so prevalent in her lineage. On this I stand with Chogo.”
Asher Omondi:
“It seems I watched a different video of it or maybe figurative language is the tool.”
Wafula Wamwoyo:
“He is a young man in ODM and a very important part of the structure of ODM. Robert Alai what value do you bring to the ODM party?”
Banci Kalekye Kiseli
“He spoke very wisely. That was Father’s voice.”
Mtuk Chriso:·
“Never think about fighting Winnie Odinga… We will fight.”
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What did Winnine tell the ODM youth?
As previously reported, Winnie addressed the internal divisions within ODM, warning against members who, in her words, “walks with us during the day and then tries to sell our party at night.”
He emphasized that despite the party going through a transition following the death of Raila, ODM will remain faithful to its commitment to fight for social rights.
Winnie urged the youth to fully shape the direction of the party and ensure that its legacy of courage and resilience lives on.
The tension comes at a critical time for ODM, which is facing the challenges of leadership transition.
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