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Winnie Odinga, the 35-year-old daughter of the late Raila Odinga, is forcefully asserting herself as a pivotal figure within Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking with her father’s trademark boldness, she has openly challenged the party’s interim leadership, accusing them of potentially selling the movement through backroom deals. Winnie demands an immediate conference to elect new leaders, positioning herself as the standard-bearer for a younger generation. Her interventions have intensified internal debates over whether ODM should continue supporting President William Ruto or field its own candidate in 2027. While some veterans question her experience, others see her as the natural heir to Raila, making her ascent a defining drama in Kenyan politics.
The African Report