According to a statement highlighted by People Daily on March 20, 2026, Kaluma announced that ODM is set to officially “release” four of its most influential leaders to a faction referred to as “Chachagua.” The leaders named include James Orengo, Babu Owino, Edwin Sifuna, and Godfrey Osotsi.
The statement, dated March 20, indicates that this high-stakes political realignment is expected to take effect on March 27, 2026, during the NDC.
In Kenyan political parlance, the term “release” often implies that members are being formally allowed to exit a party or align with another political formation. This suggests a potential restructuring within ODM or a deeper fallout among its ranks.
Kaluma’s announcement has immediately sparked questions about the internal cohesion of ODM. The inclusion of Orengo, a seasoned legal mind and long-time party stalwart, alongside younger and outspoken figures like Owino and Sifuna, signals that the move cuts across both experience and generational lines within the party’s leadership.
For ODM supporters, the development is nothing short of seismic. If the four leaders indeed shift allegiance to the “Chachagua” faction—widely associated with the political base of William Ruto—it could mark a significant reconfiguration of Kenya’s political alliances.
Kaluma’s announcement has immediately sparked questions about the internal cohesion of ODM. The inclusion of Orengo, a seasoned legal mind and long-time party stalwart, alongside younger and outspoken figures like Owino and Sifuna, signals that the move cuts across both experience and generational lines within the party’s leadership.
For ODM supporters, the development is nothing short of seismic. If the four leaders indeed shift allegiance to the “Chachagua” faction—widely associated with the political base of William Ruto—it could mark a significant reconfiguration of Kenya’s political alliances.
Such a move would likely reshape the opposition landscape and influence the balance of power heading into future elections.
Despite the magnitude of the claims, ODM’s top leadership has yet to issue an official response. The silence has only intensified speculation about whether this is a strategic maneuver, an internal negotiation tactic, or the early signs of a broader political exodus.
Despite the magnitude of the claims, ODM’s top leadership has yet to issue an official response. The silence has only intensified speculation about whether this is a strategic maneuver, an internal negotiation tactic, or the early signs of a broader political exodus.
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