Leave Raila Odinga's family alone, Sifuna tells critics
Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly defended the family of the late Raila Odinga against critics who he claims are disrespecting the family following the first anniversary of Odinga's death. The incident underscores deep political divisions within the ODM party regarding its future direction and relationship with the current administration.
Why it matters
The internal conflict within the ODM party is a critical factor in the lead-up to the 2027 Kenyan General Election.
Sifuna hit at those he said had claimed to be close confidants of Raila Odinga but had failed to honour his memory and were now attacking his family. [Courtesy] Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga amid growing political tensions surrounding the first anniversary of his death. Sifuna on Sunday accused some of his former allies of turning against Mama Ida Odinga and her children. Speaking at Jesus Teaching Ministry, Linda Mwanachi and The Equitable Party leader hit at those he said had claimed to be close confidants of the former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader but had failed to honour his memory and were now attacking his family. "Those who were pretending to be Raila's close confidants, just one year has passed since his death; right now they have forgotten him.
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