- Kisumu female representative Ruth Odinga confirmed the unity and independence of ODM, maintaining that the party is “not for sale”.
- His declaration comes after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited Odinga’s family home in Bondo, where he paid his respects to the late Raila Odinga.
- Ruth praised Kalonzo’s move as a sign of long-term solidarity with Raila in the fight for democracy
- His statement, is taken as a cryptic message about ODM’s 2027 strategy, assuring the party’s supporters that they will seek guidance from the people.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is in the spotlight again after Kisumu’s Female Representative, Ruth Odinga, her late sister Raila Odingamaking a bold statement about its future.
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The MP’s comments have been seen as cryptic responses to the growing rumors about the party’s future before the 2027 General Election.
His remarks came shortly after the leader of Wiper Kalonzo Musyoka visiting the residence of the Odinga family in Bondo’s Opoda farm, where he paid tribute to the late ODM leader.
The meeting, which brought together several political leaders and supporters, revived the debate about ODM’s place in the emerging political factions shaping Kenya’s upcoming elections.
In a statement, the female representative of Poisonous he mentioned Kalonzo’s visit as a sign of respect and solidarity.
He praised the long-term partnership between the Wiper leader and his late brother, noting that he had stood by Raila through different presidential campaigns.
For the MP, Kalonzo’s symbol was more than a symbol, but an affirmation of shared values and democratic struggle.
“It takes a hero to recognize one.” Today, I had the great honor of welcoming the Wiper Party Leader, HE Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, to the Opoda farm when he came to pay his last respects to the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, a man who stood shoulder to shoulder with him in three different elections.
“Kalonzo led a deep message of hundreds, true evidence that his relationship with Raila Odinga went far beyond politics. It was a deep commitment to Kenya’s democratic journey,” he said.
What was Ruth’s mystical message to the followers?
However, it was Ruth’s closing words that captured the nation’s attention, as her words have been interpreted as a cryptic message to political allies and opponents.
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Ruth reinforced ODM’s democratic stance and its origins in the 2005 referendum campaign that spawned the Orange movement, saying they would listen to their supporters.
He explained that when the ‘right time’ comes, the Orange party will issue its main guidelines.
“As a founding member of the ODM Party, I want to assure our supporters across the country that the Orange Party continues to be united and stable, and that is how we will handle the 2027 election. This is a party of the people, for the people, and when the time comes, it is for the people that we will return to leadership. Bought,” Ruth declared.
His remarks evoked mixed feelings among Kenyans, with each giving their own interpretation
Leshan Beth: “Turn up the volume, mama, tell Orengo to hold back. Our young Turks, Babu, Sifuna, should be given support with the party, they have the energy we need to go places.”
Mwangi Mwangiz: “That is only in that political cycle, Kalonzo was a friend of Raila, the other is Haynes”
Erustus Kombulu: “Governor Gladys Wanga put this information to us who loved Baba. Kalonzo stood with the late Raila for 15 political years when those you call friends now were demanding his blood.
Rip Jakom.” Thomas Joseph Tj: “I am happy that Ruth Odinga realizes that ODM is the party of the people of Kenya. He will have to persuade the members like anyone else to agree with his views on any issues. And everyone else who
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