- Winnie Odinga faced criticism from Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, who accused her of lacking political experience and wrongly targeting fellow women leaders
- Alai claimed her remarks during ODM’s 20th anniversary were based on her family name rather than personal merit
- Kenyans online defended Winnie, praising her clarity, boldness, and alignment with her late father, Raila Odinga’s political voice
- Supporters argued she remains a critical part of ODM, highlighting her role in youth engagement and party values
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
EALA MP and the youngest daughter of the late Raila Odinga, Winnie Odinga, has sparked a fiery online debate.
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This is after a section of ODM supporters came to her defence following a scathing Facebook post by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai.
Alai accused Winnie of lacking political experience and questioned her right to criticise fellow leaders within the Orange outfit.
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The first-time lawmaker stated that being from the powerful Odinga political family didn’t accord her the right to call out other leaders.
According to the outspoken MCA, Winnie’s sentiments were detrimental to other women leaders in the party.
“Winnie Odinga doesn’t have the political experience to give anyone direction in ODM. She isn’t even a party official. The fact that you are daughter to Baba Raila Odinga doesn’t give you the right to insult female leaders in ODM that they are sleeping with Ruto to sell the party in bedrooms.
Your claim to the throne is because of the bloodline and not because of any unique thing you have done. Shameful to see you insult fellow women leaders. It’s extremely surprising that a woman would use the bedroom stereotypes on a fellow woman to score a political point. Extremely unfortunate,” Alai wrote.
How did Kenyans come out to support Winnie?
Alai’s post triggered a swift and vocal response from Kenyans online who defended Winnie’s remarks during ODM’s 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa.
A section praised Winnie for her clarity and boldness, highlighting her commitment to the party’s founding values.
Others offered a measured take, suggesting Alai misinterpreted Winnie’s speech, while a section equated Winnie’s remarks to her late father’s voice.
Harun N Mburu:
“By the way, I have never seen Alai post any of his projects on this wall apart from the one he was bringing down billboards.”
Brigen Kazinja:
“I am genuinely proud of this lady Winnie, truly her father’s daughter in every true sense at Odm@20, she spoke with fire, clarity, and the unapologetic boldness that runs deep in her lineage. On this I stand with Chogo.”
Asher Omondi:
“Seems I watched a different video of her or maybe figurative language ndo chida.”
Wafula Wamwoyo:
“She is a youth in ODM and a very critical part of the ODM structure. Robert Alai what value do you bring to the ODM party?”
Banci Kalekye Kiseli
“She spoke lot of sense. That was Baba’s voice.”
Mtuk Chrizo:·
“Never think of fighting Winnie Odinga … We will fight back.”
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What did Winnine tell ODM youth?
As earlier reported, Winnie addressed internal divisions within ODM, cautioning against members who, in her words, “walk with us during the day and then try to sell our party at night.”
She stressed that despite the party undergoing a transition following the death of Raila, ODM would remain true to its mission of fighting for social rights.
Winnie urged the youth to actively shape the party’s direction and ensure that its legacy of courage and resilience endured.
The tension comes at a pivotal time for ODM, which is navigating the challenges of leadership transition.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
