MP Millie Odhiambo Asks Kenyans To Weigh In On ODM’s Future After Kasmuel’s Remarks

ODM Millie Odhiambo has reacted to remarks by Kasmuel McOure on the ODM, its relationship with President William Ruto and the role of young people in shaping the party’s political future.In a post shared on Tuesday evening, October 27, the Suba North MP asked her followers to give their views on McOure’s lengthy statement, which has generated debate over ODM’s leadership and political direction.

McOure argued that ODM had greater negotiating power when its founding leader, the late Raila Odinga, was alive and Edwin Sifuna served as the party’s Secretary General.

He also acknowledged internal challenges, including disagreements within the Linda Mwananchi movement, delays in communicating political decisions and what he described as the exclusion of young people from decisions affecting them.

The political commentator maintained that ODM should consider strengthening its relationship with Ruto through a political agreement focused on development rather than demands for government positions.

He proposed that Oburu Oginga and Public Service Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo help steer the engagement, alongside other leaders he identified as influential within the community.

McOure further argued that young people should play a central role in political negotiations, insisting that their contribution should go beyond mobilising support during election campaigns.

He outlined development priorities including improved roads, better-equipped hospitals, quality education and access to clean water, saying political cooperation should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens.

His remarks have attracted reactions from social media users, with some defending Sifuna’s political influence and others questioning ODM’s handling of its relationship with the Kenya Kwanza administration.One commenter argued that Sifuna had consistently reminded party leaders about the ten-point agenda, while another maintained that the community still had leaders capable of representing its interests.

Odhiambo’s post invited further discussion as debate over ODM’s internal dynamics and its political strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election continues.

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