{"id":1915,"date":"2025-09-26T19:23:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/?p=1915"},"modified":"2025-09-26T19:35:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:35:58","slug":"list-of-odm-gusii-leaders-who-skipped-20-years-celebration-emerges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/09\/26\/list-of-odm-gusii-leaders-who-skipped-20-years-celebration-emerges\/","title":{"rendered":"List of ODM Gusii Leaders Who Skipped 20 Years Celebration Emerges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"draggable h-header-height bg-token-bg-primary sticky top-0 z-10 flex items-center border-transparent px-2 md:hidden [box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-top-shadow)]\">\n<div class=\"no-draggable flex-1\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marked its 20th anniversary with pomp and colour at Gusii Stadium, Kisii County, where thousands of supporters braved the cold and thronged the venue to celebrate two decades of the party\u2019s political journey.<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">The event was graced by party leader Raila Odinga, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, and a host of other senior ODM officials who hailed the party\u2019s resilience, democratic ideals, and continued role in shaping Kenya\u2019s political landscape. Raila, in his address, thanked ODM supporters for their loyalty and vowed that the movement would remain strong and ready for future political battles.<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">However, notable absences were felt at the heart of the celebration. Nyamira County Senator Okong\u2019o Omogeni, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi, Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo, and Hon. Obadiah Barongo all skipped the event, sparking speculation among political observers. Their absence was particularly striking given the centrality of Kisii and Nyamira counties in ODM\u2019s political base.<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">Despite this, the atmosphere in the stadium remained jubilant. Governor Arati rallied the crowd, emphasizing the unity of the Gusii region under ODM\u2019s umbrella and promising to ensure the party continues to deliver for the people. Other leaders who attended praised ODM\u2019s achievements since its formation in 2005, citing its push for constitutional reforms, devolution, and democratic accountability.<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">As the celebrations concluded, the message from Gusii Stadium was clear: ODM remains a dominant force, even as internal dynamics and shifting alliances continue to test its cohesion ahead of 2027.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marked its 20th anniversary with pomp and colour at Gusii Stadium, Kisii County, where thousands of supporters braved the cold and thronged the venue to celebrate two decades of the party\u2019s political journey. 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