Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang has appealed to Winnie Odinga to remain steadfast and protect the political legacy of her father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Speaking during their coastal region tour, Kajwang described the daughter of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as an integral part of the political movement associated with the ODM party leader Oburu Oginga.
The legislator urged her not to be misled by individuals he claimed were “cheating” her.
“In my humble way, I want to ask you, Winnie Odinga, please, you are our child, and we will protect you. You are part of us; the energy and the oracle of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga reside in you. Please wake up,” Kajwang said.
The lawmaker warned that the political inheritance left by Raila should not be allowed to be undermined, stressing that leaders allied to the ODM leader were ready to support Winnie if she remained strong.
“Let the beautiful inheritance that Raila has left you not get destroyed in your hands because some people are cheating you. Please don’t do that. We will go places with you, but please be a strong woman and get out of it,” he added.
This follows the ouster of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General. However, the political tribunal court blocked the move.
Winnie Odinga backed Sifuna at a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
After Sifuna was removed from his position on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Winnie took to social media, seemingly opposing the move.
Winnie Odinga has of late, been vocal against ODM’s leadership transition and direction since Raila's death.
At a rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibra on January 18, 2026, Winnie declared that no one would face expulsion from ODM.
She dismissed threats and criticised opportunists who seized control after her father, Raila Odinga’s, death.
“On this journey, we were passengers, and Baba was the driver. One day, we woke up and were shocked. The driver had died. Slowly, some people moved to the front, grabbed the steering wheel, and pulled it in different directions,” she said.
“They pushed us, passengers, to the back. They forgot Baba died only yesterday. Why the rush? Stop the bus. Let us talk. Let us decide together and move forward.”
Winnie stressed that not all in ODM truly backed Raila.
“We see that not everyone among us who believed in Baba was genuine. Some were just using him,” she said.
Catherine Omanyo was appointed acting secretary general and ousted Amisi as deputy organising secretary.
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