{
  "id": 2299777,
  "title": "Millie Odhiambo: ODM has unknowingly elevated Sifuna to Ruto’s political level",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/millie-odhiambo-odm-has-unknowingly-elevated-sifuna-to-rutos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T04:24:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/millie-odhiambo-odm-has-unknowingly-elevated-sifuna-to-rutos-political-level"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo revealed on a TikTok Live session that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has unintentionally elevated Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to a level comparable to President William Ruto. During the session, Odhiambo stated that the attacks Sifuna has faced from the ODM have actually benefited his political career, boosting his standing. As a member of the National Assembly Minority Leader, Odhiambo believes that Sifuna is now more of a threat elsewhere, particularly in the presidential race, rather than within the ODM party. This shift in focus is due to Sifuna's ambitions to run for the presidency, a move which Odhiambo had previously cautioned the party about, but was later dismissed. The Suba North MP also warned that in the 2027 General Election, Sifuna could potentially capture seats that were once seen as strongholds for the ODM, possibly going to the political party or vehicle he intends to showcase before the polls. Additionally, Odhiambo noted that Sifuna has withdrawn significant support from Western Kenya, a region traditionally loyal to the ODM since its establishment in 2007. The remarks by Odhiambo come amidst ongoing political discord between Sifuna and the ODM leadership following his dismissal as the party's secretary-general. Odhiambo was one of the few members of the ODM NEC who opposed Sifuna's removal during a meeting held in Vipingo to decide his future after he refused to follow the party's directives.",
  "summary": "Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo has come out to state that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has unknowingly elevated Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to the political stature of President William Ruto. Speaking during a TikTok Live session with her followers on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the National Assembly Minority Leader said the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "ODM unintentionally elevated Edwin Sifuna to Ruto’s political level.",
    "Sifuna now seen as threat to ODM in presidential race.",
    "Sifuna withdrew support from Western Kenya, ODM stronghold."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The ODM's attacks on Edwin Sifuna have inadvertently strengthened his political standing, transforming him into a presidential contender rivalling President William Ruto and threatening ODM's traditional strongholds.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}