{"id":24457,"date":"2026-06-03T16:07:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=24457"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:10:22","slug":"ex-alego-usonga-mp-weya-faults-oburus-leadership-says-odm-needs-generational-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/ex-alego-usonga-mp-weya-faults-oburus-leadership-says-odm-needs-generational-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Alego Usonga MP Weya Faults Oburu&#8217;s Leadership, Says ODM Needs Generational Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siaya senate aspirant Sammy Weya has sharply criticised Senator Oburu Oginga&#8217;s leadership, arguing that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) requires generational renewal if it is to remain a relevant national political force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weya, a former Alego Usonga MP, said the party is facing a defining moment and risks losing its national appeal unless it embraces younger leaders and fresh ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed out that leading a party founded and nurtured by Raila Odinga demands constant engagement, strategic coordination, and nationwide mobilisation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260603-WA0063.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24458 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260603-WA0063.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260603-WA0063-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260603-WA0063-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260603-WA0063-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260603-WA0063-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Former Alego Usonga MP Sammy Weya. 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Nyong&#8217;o, who urged the party to continue organising and positioning itself as a national movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race for the Siaya Senate seat is also attracting interest from a number of youthful politicians.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among those who have declared their intentions are Nick Ongoro, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thuon Gweno Foundation, and Jaramogi Walter Okello, a senior administrator in the office of Governor James Orengo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources familiar with the developing contest have also indicated that JT Okinda, who unsuccessfully challenged Oburu in the 2022 election, is preparing another bid for the seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga has likewise publicly expressed interest in joining the race, setting the stage for what is shaping up to be a highly competitive contest ahead of the next general election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siaya senate aspirant Sammy Weya has sharply criticised Senator Oburu Oginga&#8217;s leadership, arguing that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) requires generational renewal if it is to remain a relevant national political force. 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