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Winnie Odinga launches an open rebellion against her uncle Oburu Oginga’s leadership of ODM following Raila Odinga’s death, sparking a fierce generational battle for control of Kenya’s largest opposition party.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the behemoth of Kenyan opposition politics, is teetering on the brink of implosion. Following the seismic death of Raila Amolo Odinga on October 15, 2025, a vicious succession war has erupted, pitting the old guard led by Dr. Oburu Oginga against the defiant, rising heir—Winnie Odinga.
What began as a mourning period has dissolved into a "Game of Thrones" style power struggle. Winnie Odinga, the EALA MP and the biological and political daughter of the Enigma, has openly challenged the legitimacy of her uncle, Oburu Oginga, who was installed as the Acting Party Leader. In a fiery address at Kamukunji grounds, Winnie declared Oburu’s leadership "temporary and conditional," demanding an immediate National Delegates Convention (NDC) to let the party members decide their future. Her message was clear: The Odinga dynasty is not a monarchy that passes automatically to the brother; it must be earned.
This is not just a family feud; it is an ideological war for the soul of the party. The rift runs deep:
"ODM is staring into the abyss," warns political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi. "Without Raila, the glue that held the Luo nation and the national opposition together is gone. Winnie has the charisma, but Oburu has the structures. It is a collision course."
The demand for an NDC is a gamble. If Winnie forces a vote, she risks splitting the party down the middle. If Oburu resists, he risks alienating the youth and turning ODM into a regional relic. As the ghost of Jaramogi watches over yet another family feud, the question remains: Can the House of Odinga survive the death of its Sun King? Or will the "Princess of the People" burn it down to build it anew?
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