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Suba North Member of Parliament, Millie Odhiambo, is ramping up her campaign to become the Minority Leader in the National Assembly.
As she intensifies her bid for this influential position, Odhiambo is focusing on rallying support and presenting her vision for leading the minority caucus in the Assembly.
Her campaign highlights her commitment to advocating for minority interests and shaping legislative priorities.
This push comes in response to the nomination of the current Minority Leader, Opiyo Wandayi, for the position of Energy Cabinet Secretary, which has created a vacancy in the role.
With Wandayi’s impending departure from the National Assembly, Millie Odhiambo is seizing the opportunity to advance her campaign and position herself as a strong contender for the Minority Leader role.
Millie Odhiambo, who had previously shown interest in the position of Minority Leader, has reaffirmed her commitment to the role.
Odhiambo is reaffirming her dedication to stepping into this leadership position and advancing her campaign to lead the minority caucus in the National Assembly.
Millie Odhiambo stated,
“The position of Minority Leader in Parliament will become vacant upon Opiyo Wandayi’s exit. My interest in the position is still intact. Ultimately, the party will make the decision, and I trust it will be favorable. God bless ODM. God bless Kenya.”
Her comments reflect her continued aspiration for the role and her confidence in the party’s decision-making process.
Why does Millie want minority leader position?
As a current MP serving her fourth term, Millie Odhiambo emphasized her position as the seniormost MP both in Parliament and within her ODM party.
She highlighted her extensive qualifications and experience, noting that she is the most senior member of ODM in the House, having served for 17 years.
Odhiambo also pointed out the lack of gender diversity among the four ODM nominees for the Minority Leader position, all of whom are male.
She underscored the need for greater gender inclusion in leadership roles, stating,
“I am competent and qualified professionally, politically, and through experience. There is a need for gender inclusion in leadership in the House.”
