The claim that Winnie Odinga declared James Orengo as her party leader and said ODM was “sold to a thief” is unverified and likely fabricated.
There is no credible evidence she made such remarks.
While internal differences exist within Orange Democratic Movement after Raila Odinga’s passing, Winnie has maintained she remains in ODM and supports internal reforms—not exit.
Verdict: FALSE / MISLEADING
There is no credible evidence she made such remarks.
While internal differences exist within Orange Democratic Movement after Raila Odinga’s passing, Winnie has maintained she remains in ODM and supports internal reforms—not exit.
Verdict: FALSE / MISLEADING
- Tunachokijua
- Winnie Chogo Odinga (born 6 March 1990), also known as Kazi, is a Kenyan politician serving as a Member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) in its fifth assembly in Arusha, representing the Government of Kenya.
Claim
A quotation circulating online alleges that Winnie Odinga declared James Orengo as her party leader, distancing herself from others.
The quote states:
Verdict: Fabricated
After a thorough investigation using open-source intelligence tools, JamiiCheck found that the claim is fabricated and has no factual basis.
A keyword search across credible media platforms revealed no evidence of such a statement attributed to Winnie Odinga. Additionally, a review of her official social media accounts shows no record of this claim, including on April 20, 2025, when it began circulating online.
