{"id":26558,"date":"2026-09-11T16:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=26558"},"modified":"2026-09-11T16:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:18:15","slug":"wanga-warns-against-attempts-to-divide-odm-as-party-prepares-for-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/wanga-warns-against-attempts-to-divide-odm-as-party-prepares-for-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Wanga warns against attempts to divide ODM as party prepares for 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has warned against attempts to divide the party and its supporters, saying political leaders would not be allowed to dictate the region\u2019s political direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking in Kisumu on Friday during a CBD businesswomen empowerment programme, Wanga said ODM had learnt from past political alliances and would approach future negotiations from a position of strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fundraiser held at the YMCA Grounds in Kisumu brought together leaders and stakeholders to support traders and small businesses seeking to expand and remain sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event was hosted by Kisumu Central MP Dr Joshua Oron and attended by Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor, Kisumu West MP Rozaah Buyu, County Assembly Speaker Elisha Oraro, members of the Kisumu County Assembly, political aspirants and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leaders raised Sh11.6m to support traders and help them strengthen their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Those who think they can come amongst us and decide for us will not divide us,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wanga, who is the Homabay Governor, cited ODM\u2019s support for former President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying the party felt betrayed after backing his administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We supported Uhuru all the way and he lied to us. 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