Millie Odhiambo Breaks Silence Ahead of Sifuna’s Big Day on Friday: “I Warned”

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo spoke out about her dissatisfaction with the decisions ODM took following Raila Odinga's deathMillie warned the party against expelling Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino, and James Orengo, but her concerns were dismissedSifuna is set to officially launch the Linda Mwananchi Movement on Friday, October 30, transitioning from The Equatable PartySearch option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has opened up about growing tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), speaking out just one day before Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna officially launches the Linda Mwananchi Movement on Friday, October 30.

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo. Photo: Millie Odhiambo. Source: Facebook

Millie, who serves as minority whip in the National Assembly, said she had raised concerns within the party over several decisions taken after the death of former party leader Raila Odinga, but was ignored.

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Chief among her objections was the expulsion of Edwin Sifuna as ODM secretary general, as well as the departures of Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo.

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In a social media post, the outspoken legislator indicated she has adopted a new disposition as she approaches her 60s, distancing herself from political controversy.

Millie was previously one of ODM's most vocal defenders, regularly championing the party in public rallies and Parliament, occasionally drawing suspensions from the House for her combative approach.

Since Raila's death last year, however, she has been conspicuously absent from ODM gatherings and has instead vented her disquiet on social media.

Critics within ODM have challenged her to formally exit the party rather than express dissatisfaction from the sidelines, describing her stance as fence-sitting. She has yet to declare a firm political direction.

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Sifuna is set to formalise the Linda Mwananchi Movement on Friday, completing the transition from The Equatable Party (TEP). He is also expected to unveil the movement's leadership structure at the launch.

A recent Swiss Polls survey placed the Linda Mwananchi Movement as the second most popular political outfit in Kenya, with a 17% rating, behind the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at 37%.

ODM, by contrast, registered just 7% support, a significant fall from its position as one of Kenya's dominant parties during Raila's lifetime, when it rivalled UDA at the top of the polls.

Millie has publicly acknowledged Sifuna's political progress, though she has stopped short of formally aligning with his movement.

Masolo Mabonga (HOD Politics and Current Affairs) Masolo Mabonga is the HOD of the Political and Current Affairs desk at TUKO with over seven years of experience in digital media. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Technology from Maseno University in 2017 and has previously worked with KNA and Opera News. He is a recipient of Elevate scholarship (2022) and is currently pursuing a law degree at MKU. Masolo has also received training from the Google News Initiative on Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting Misinformation, and Experimenting with New Formats (2024). Email: masolo.mabonga@tuko.co.ke