Herman Manyora Says Winnie Odinga’s ODM Camp Acts in Party’s Best Interest
By Malticks - April 26, 2026
According to Manyora, the group aligned to the late Raila Odinga’s daughter represents the true spirit and future of the party.
Writing on social media on Monday, Manyora agreed with views earlier expressed by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai that ODM must remain a national party rather than being viewed as a family inheritance.
Writing on social media on Monday, Manyora agreed with views earlier expressed by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai that ODM must remain a national party rather than being viewed as a family inheritance.
However, he was quick to add that Winnie Odinga’s political stance should not be misunderstood or dismissed.
Manyora argued that Winnie’s faction enjoys the backing of the party’s majority and includes leaders who are deeply rooted in ODM’s founding ideals.
Manyora argued that Winnie’s faction enjoys the backing of the party’s majority and includes leaders who are deeply rooted in ODM’s founding ideals.
He named Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and veteran politician James Orengo as key figures within the group.
“Winnie is on the side of the majority. Where she is, that is where ODM truly is,” Manyora stated, adding that the leaders aligned with her are committed to protecting Raila Odinga’s legacy and the party’s long-term future.
The analyst’s comments come amid heightened tensions within ODM following the death of its longtime leader Raila Odinga and ongoing debates over the party’s direction, leadership structure and possible political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The divisions have been sharpened by coalition talks between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a move that has been met with resistance from a section of ODM leaders who fear it could dilute the party’s identity.
Robert Alai has been among the most vocal critics of Winnie Odinga, questioning her influence within the party and her role in defending leaders opposed to the proposed cooperation with UDA.
“Winnie is on the side of the majority. Where she is, that is where ODM truly is,” Manyora stated, adding that the leaders aligned with her are committed to protecting Raila Odinga’s legacy and the party’s long-term future.
The analyst’s comments come amid heightened tensions within ODM following the death of its longtime leader Raila Odinga and ongoing debates over the party’s direction, leadership structure and possible political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The divisions have been sharpened by coalition talks between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a move that has been met with resistance from a section of ODM leaders who fear it could dilute the party’s identity.
Robert Alai has been among the most vocal critics of Winnie Odinga, questioning her influence within the party and her role in defending leaders opposed to the proposed cooperation with UDA.
Alai has argued that Winnie lacks formal authority within ODM’s top decision-making organs and should not position herself as a defender of party rebels.
“She cannot protect people when she is not even part of the Central Management Committee. ODM is not a family inheritance,” Alai wrote in an earlier post.
The disagreement intensified after Winnie Odinga and her brother Raila Odinga Jr. organised a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra, shortly after another ODM faction led by Oburu Oginga held a consultative meeting in the same area.
Both gatherings attracted large crowds, highlighting the continued influence of the Odinga family and the deep divisions within the party.
“She cannot protect people when she is not even part of the Central Management Committee. ODM is not a family inheritance,” Alai wrote in an earlier post.
The disagreement intensified after Winnie Odinga and her brother Raila Odinga Jr. organised a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra, shortly after another ODM faction led by Oburu Oginga held a consultative meeting in the same area.
Both gatherings attracted large crowds, highlighting the continued influence of the Odinga family and the deep divisions within the party.
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