Ruaraka ODM youth slam Orengo’s self-declaration as acting ODM leader

Ruaraka ODM Youth Criticize Siaya Governor James Orengo Over Self-Declaration as Acting Party Leader. Youth leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Ruaraka have strongly criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo over his alleged self-declaration as the acting leader of the party. Speaking in Nairobi, the youth group, led by ODM Nairobi Youth Coordinator Victor Marende alongside Edwin Odongo, said the move risks deepening divisions within the party. The group also condemned what they termed as “Linda Mwananchi” politics, insisting that leadership within ODM should be guided by democracy and accountability. At the same time, the youths warned they will mobilize young people nationwide to stay away from demonstrations they claim could derail development efforts. They further urged the youth to turn out in large numbers for the ongoing voter registration exercise being conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).