Winnie Odinga speaks on her relationship with Oburu Odinga
By David Nthua, January 28, 2026Winnie Odinga, the daughter of the late Raila Odinga, has poured cold water on claims that the Odinga family is divided.
Speaking exclusively to a local TV station on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Winnie dismissed talk of a family fallout, insisting that the narrative being pushed in public does not reflect the reality at home.
Winnie first addressed remarks attributed to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga, which had sparked speculation of a rift within the influential political family.
According to her, the issue has been blown out of proportion and misunderstood by the public.
“There is no family feud. If there was a family feud, I doubt he would tell me that in public. He is a funny guy. Mambo ya nyumbani tunaongea kinyumbani, but mambo ya chama is not to be discussed at home,” Winnie said.
She explained that differences of opinion within the party should not be confused with family disagreements, noting that political debates are normal and healthy in any democratic setup.
Winnie was also keen to underline her close relationship with Oburu, whom she described affectionately as her only father figure.
“I love Dr Oburu, he is my only dad. I don’t know why this has become national news. Our family is tight. We have no problems at all,” she said.
Turning to party matters, Winnie offered a candid assessment of ODM’s internal operations, saying the party has fallen short of its mandate in terms of openness and adherence to its own rules.
Winnie speaks of ODM Party
“ODM has not fulfilled its mandate in an open manner,” she said, while stressing that her criticism should not be read as personal attacks.
“I love my uncle and my uncle loves me. The issue is people misrepresenting themselves and moving in a manner that is not respectful to the creeds of the party. They are not being respectful to the constitution of ODM,” Winnie said.
She added that she believes Oburu would be the first person to defend her right to hold a different opinion, reinforcing her point that disagreement does not equal division.
Winnie’s remarks appear aimed at calming speculation and reaffirming unity within the Odinga family, even as robust debates continue within ODM on the party’s direction and values.,