Rosemary Okuta Declares War on Catherine Okoth’s 20 Years of Power in ODM Leadership
NAIROBI, Kenya – Incoming ODM Nairobi Chairlady Rosemary Okuta has taken a swipe at long-serving party official Catherine Okoth, accusing her of clinging to power for over two decades at the expense of the party’s growth and youth inclusion. Speaking during a grassroots engagement in Nairobi, Okuta said the time had come for the old guard to pave the way for fresh leadership, arguing that the voices of young people can no longer be ignored within ODM. “Catherine Okoth has held on to this seat for more than 20 years, and our youths are complaining. The older generation should create space for us to lead. I only need five years as ODM Nairobi Chairlady to completely transform Nairobi County,” Okuta said. She further emphasized that ODM’s vibrancy lies in its ability to embrace generational change, insisting that the party risks losing touch with the electorate if it continues recycling leaders. Okuta’s bold declaration comes amid intensifying grassroots mobilization ahead of ...