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Who will not get old? Junet defends Oburu amid ODM leadership wrangles

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and other party officials at Kakamega ODM county delegates meeting in Kakamega town, on January 18, 2026. [Benard Lusigi, Standard].

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has defended veteran ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga against criticism over his age, saying leadership should be judged on experience and ideas rather than years.

Speaking at Mabole Grounds in Kakamega County during a tense ODM delegates' meeting, Junet dismissed claims by the media who have questioned Dr Odinga's continued leadership, terming the attacks disrespectful and misguided.

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