ODM or Linda Mwananchi? Winnie Odinga in catch-22 over 2027 election vehicle

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga is facing an increasingly delicate political balancing act, having failed to publicly align herself with either ODM or Linda Mwananchi Movement even after declaring interest in the Nairobi senatorial seat.

Her uncertain political positioning was evident over the weekend when she skipped two major political events: the unveiling of Linda Mwananchi officials and the launch of its Nairobi headquarters, as well as an ODM rally at Jacaranda Grounds led by her uncle and ODM party leader, Dr Oburu Oginga, who participated virtually.