Oburu speaks on planned Odinga family meeting & the issues to be resolved

Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Odinga has broken his silence on the Odinga family meeting planned for February 1. 2026, mentioning some of the issues that will be discussed at the meeting.

The Siaya Senator exuded confidence that the issues in his ability as the guiding figure of the Odinga amicably resolve issues that have plagued the family following the abrupt death of his younger brother, Raila Odinga.

Referencing his role as the guiding figure within the family, Oburu observed that he will offer guidance to younger members, adding that despite the divergent views, he cannot argue with them.

Discussions at the family meeting are likely to cover differences that have surfaced over the political direction of ODM as a section of the party leadership leads the orange party in engagements with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

ODM’s relationship with Ruto and the party’s position in regard to 2027 presidential election has been a contentious affair which has split the Odinga family down in the middle with the orange party also cut into two halves.

The unity of the larger Odinga family is also likely to make it to the discussions as the political bickering may have strained family relationships as well.

Oburu convened the meeting barely a week after Raila’s daughter, Winnie Odinga delivered a fiery address in Kibera.

Winnie accused people who he did not name of exploiting Raila’s death to pursue selfish agenda, questioning the speed with which the party is moving in its quest to partner with UDA in the 2027 election.

A number of influential ODM politicians have also criticised the party’s dalliance with Ruto under the broad-based government, with Embakasi East Member of Parliament emerging as a formidable force gunning for ODM’s leadership.