According to her, the once-strong political outfit is now split into two clear camps: the older generation that has shaped the party for years, and the younger leaders who are demanding space and influence.
Irungu questions why some of Oburu Odinga’s supporters are quick to label Winnie Odinga as “entitled” while ignoring the same behaviour among older party figures.
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She argues that entitlement is not a problem of one side alone. In her view, both senior and younger leaders have contributed to the tensions now shaking the party.
The blame, she says, should not be placed on individuals but on a broader leadership culture that has allowed these divisions to deepen.
She notes that ODM has reached a point where these internal struggles can no longer be hidden.
The disagreements over succession, party direction, and generational change have created wounds that seem too deep to heal.
Instead of working towards unity, each side has become more protective of its turf, making reconciliation harder with every passing day.
Irungu warns that if the situation continues, ODM may eventually break apart completely.
She believes the party is approaching a turning point, and unless leaders choose dialogue over confrontation, a full split is almost certain.
According to her, such a scenario would shake the foundations of national politics and force both supporters and rivals to rethink their positions.
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