Winnie Odinga Thanks ODM Followers For Mourning With The Family
EALA MP Winnie Odinga has praised Orange Democratic Movement followers for standing by her family after the death of former party leader Raila Odinga.
On Friday, she addressed ODM youth, women, and supporters, saying the family is still grieving the loss and appreciates the outpouring of compassion from across the country.
“I would like to thank you for standing with my family when we lost Baba.. I know we can all feel the grief,” she said.
Raila died on October 15, 2025. She acknowledged that all of Baba’s supporters were affected by his death.
“I know we have been stolen from. We are confused and sad, but today I want to thank the youth of ODM,” she said.
“I have received your messages of condolence, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.”
She spoke in Mombasa on the first day of the ODM@20 celebrations, which continue until November 16.
Winnie also praised the assistance of ODM women, who encouraged her to address the youth.
She also mentioned that she had seen condolence movies on TikTok and Instagram and appreciated the support expressed.
Raila, she told the party’s youthful members, was more than just a political figure; he was an advisor and a guiding figure.
Do you agree with Winnie Odinga that young people still have faith in ODM even after Baba’s passing?#HapaNdipo pic.twitter.com/j6te7yFtwe
— Radio 47 (@Radio47_Kenya) November 14, 2025
She advised ODM youth to continue interacting elderly males in their communities, saying their expertise was still valuable.
“We need to make this party strong all over the country until the heavens so Baba can hear us,” she said.
Responding to allegations of internal party strife, Winnie used Raila’s favorite word, kelele ya chura, stating that misunderstanding was to be anticipated during times of grief but reiterating that ODM was united and rebuilt.
She denied allegations of animosity among members, stressing that such behavior would not be tolerated.
“ODM has been the heartbeat of the Kenyan people for 20 years. ODM was born from protest, raised in resistance, and the people of ODM have bled, sweated and shed tears for this country.”
"Forget the ODM split, it's frog noise. There are others who walk with us day and night trying to sell the party, they will not succeed. ODM is not for sale!" ~ Winnie Odinga lectures Mama 'Suluhu' of Nyanza! pic.twitter.com/YqDOI7wuqP
— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) November 14, 2025
Winnie observed that, despite making mistakes, the party remained committed to its purpose.
She dismissed the characterization of ODM as disorderly, stating that nation-building can be tough and emotional.
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“They like to call us a party of goons. What we are doing is nation building, and it is untidy, it is inconvenient, and uncomfortable and has left us in tears.”
She added, “We belong to the people, and we will continue growing because the young people of ODM have conviction.”
She thanked youthful members for continuing to participate in party events even after Raila’s death.
“It means something that after Baba’s death, these young people are seated in this place because they have conviction,” Winnie said, urging them to move forward in unity and confidence.
Winnie Odinga Thanks ODM Followers For Mourning With The Family
