Are Raila's shoes too big for Oburu? Leader seems at sea at the helm

ODM leader Oburu Odinga and Secretary General Edwin Sifuna after a meeting in Nairobi, on January 7, 2026.[Courtesy]

The 20-year-old ODM party now appears to be operating on autopilot as bickering and infighting among senior-ranking leaders rage, raising serious questions about party leader Oburu Oginga’s ability to steer and steady the ship.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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