Ababu Namwamba
Ababu Namwamba is a prominent Kenyan politician who previously served as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He gained attention for his 'ODM Fresh' campaign, which aimed to reform the party from within. However, following internal conflicts, he shifted his allegiance to President William Ruto's Jubilee Party ahead of the 2017 elections, marking a significant departure from ODM amidst ongoing debates about the party's direction and leadership under Raila Odinga.
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Ababu Namwamba is referenced in the context of being chased out of the ODM's SG office, contrasting Edwin Sifuna's position.
Edwin Sifuna: The surging political firestorm that is hard to ignore
Kenya· 2026-02-23
Ida Betty Odinga will replace Ababu Namwamba, who was reassigned to Kampala.
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surpriseKenya· 2026-01-30
Ababu Namwamba has been appointed Kenya’s High Commissioner to Kampala, Uganda.
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to UgandaKenya· 2026-01-21
Ababu Namwamba is noted as a former chair of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee.
Katiba still holds huge promise,enact it fully before amending itKenya· 2025-08-29
Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi and former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba didn’t miss the moment either.
Leaders join thousands to cheer Harambee Stars in CHAN 2024 openerKenya· 2025-08-04
Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba is applauded for his commitment to exposing young Kenyan athletes to the world stage.
Kenya has enough football talent; spot and nurture it earlyKenya· 2025-07-19
Ababu Namwamba was there as a young lawyer learning the ropes.
Will Bonface Ambani restore the lost glory in the den?Kenya· 2025-07-16
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba was part of the entourage that visited the stalled stadium and expressed disappointment.
Construction work at Kipchoge Keino Stadium stalls once again despite Sh3.5b budgetKenya· 2025-04-14
Ababu Namwamba was appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme.
Hire fire and recycle: Ruto's 'constant change strategy' for political survivalKenya· 2025-03-23
Ababu Namwamba, the then Secretary General, departed from ODM after campaigning for change using the 'ODM Fresh' slogan.
ODM turns 20 as opinion split on path to power after myriad dealsKenya· 2025-02-28
