Oburu Oginga
Oburu Oginga is a Kenyan politician and member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), serving as the senator for Siaya. He is the brother of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and has been a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, advocating for the interests of the Luo community and supporting his brother's political endeavors.
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Oburu Oginga is a Siaya Senator and ODM party leader who is focusing on defending his current seat.
Wamalwa, Savula clash over Western region support for Ruto's re-election bid and region's political direction
Kenya· 2026-05-30
Oburu Oginga is a leader of a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement.
Why Oburu Oginga camp is desperate for a slice of powerKenya· 2026-03-04
ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga has been mandated to lead coalition negotiations.
ODM sets 2027 coalition terms as UDA rejects electoral zoning demandKenya· 2026-03-03
Oburu Oginga is part of the ODM faction demanding the running mate post.
Mt Kenya UDA MPs tell ODM to drop running mate claim, back KindikiKenya· 2026-02-27
Babu declared interest in the Party Leader role to fulfill the dreams of the late Raila Odinga and urged Oburu Oginga to relinquish the position.
Babu aims at Oburu, PS Raymond OmolloKenya· 2026-02-24
Oburu Oginga is contrasted with Edwin Sifuna as a leader of a group that is losing support.
Edwin Sifuna: The surging political firestorm that is hard to ignoreKenya· 2026-02-23
Oburu faults Sifuna as he rallies Siaya behind Ruto.
Oburu faults Sifuna as he rallies Siaya behind RutoKenya· 2026-02-22
Babu Owino declared in a fiery address during a charged rally in Kakamega, directly telling Siaya Governor Oburu Oginga to keep off Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) affairs.
'Leave ODM to us', Babu Owino dares Oburu as chaos erupt at Kakamega rallyKenya· 2026-02-21Oburu Oginga is the ODM leader supporting the 'Two-Term' slogan.
Sifuna-Babu Owino wave sweeps Kakamega as police pushed out of Amalemba venueKenya· 2026-02-21
Oburu Oginga leads the Linda Ground faction of ODM.
Wanga: Shun Sifuna and his team, they want to take us to oppositionKenya· 2026-02-19
Oburu Oginga chaired the ODM National Executive Council that announced Edwin Sifuna's replacement.
The Sifuna factor: Moment or movement?Kenya· 2026-02-16
Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed.
How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbedKenya· 2026-02-16Oburu Oginga, the ODM party leader, stated that the party will not revoke the membership of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
We didn't chase Sifuna from ODM, says OburuKenya· 2026-02-15Oburu Oginga has pushed for closer cooperation with Kenya Kwanza, opposing Sifuna's faction.
Chaos in Kitengela as police lob teargas to disperse Sifuna-led ODM rallyKenya· 2026-02-15Oburu Oginga's blunders as President Ruto barks wrong tree in Raila's ODM.
Oburu Oginga's blunders as President Ruto barks wrong tree in Raila's ODMKenya· 2026-02-15
His brother Dr Oburu Oginga would come to the fore in a markedly different way.
Power, pact and betrayal: Winnie, Aunt Ruth and Uncle OburuKenya· 2026-02-14
Oburu Oginga is the party leader with whom consultations were held regarding the petition against Sifuna.
ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General, cites indisciplineKenya· 2026-02-11
Osotsi urged ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga to prioritise wide consultations in handling emerging divisions within the party.
Osotsi slams President Ruto over alleged interference in ODM affairsKenya· 2026-02-08
Oburu Oginga leads the Orange Democratic Movement and is involved in negotiations with Ruto.
Why Western is crucial for RutoKenya· 2026-02-08
Oburu Oginga took on Sifuna over the latter's recent remarks that ODM is prematurely engaging in a pre-election pact.
A section of ODM youths defends Sifuna amid attacks by senior party leadersKenya· 2026-02-08
Oburu Oginga has unleashed his political claws in a characteristic method rarely associated with party leaders as he threatened his Secretary General Edwin Sifuna over his positions.
Battle lines drawn as Oburu takes on SifunaKenya· 2026-02-07
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has unleashed his political claws in a manner rarely seen among party leaders.
Battle lines drawn as Oburu takes on Sifuna over party leadership disputeKenya· 2026-02-07Oburu Oginga is the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and has accused Edwin Sifuna of blurring the line between personal opinion and official party policy.
Oburu fires back at Sifuna over ODM leadership disputeKenya· 2026-02-06Oburu Oginga was installed as interim party leader by the ODM.
Edwin Sifuna: ODM violated party rules by installing Oburu as interim leaderKenya· 2026-02-04ODM leader Oburu Oginga defended the broad-based government arrangement, saying Nyanza was already benefiting from cooperation with the national government.
Ruto back in Kisumu to launch Nyota, rallies youths against political manipulationKenya· 2026-02-03Oburu Oginga rejected accusations that talks with Ruto's UDA are rushed or represent a betrayal.
Oburu promises tough bargaining in talks with Ruto ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-02-02
Ruto's mobilization strategy includes the inclusion of development projects to help ODM leader Oburu Oginga consolidate the Luo vote.
Ruto pushes for ODM coalition, unveils major Kisumu projectsKenya· 2026-01-31
Oburu Oginga is associated with a faction that supports President William Ruto and claims to honor the late Raila Odinga's wishes.
ODM split: Sifuna-led wing vows to contest 2027 presidencyKenya· 2026-01-26Oburu Oginga's camp pledged to support President William Ruto.
ODM split widens as Sifuna-led wing vows to contest 2027 presidencyKenya· 2026-01-25We want the ODM leadership led by party leader Oburu Oginga to end rifts within the party.
Nyanza leaders call for truce in ODM as rift widensKenya· 2026-01-25
