The Orange Democratic Movement has appointed a new party DJ to handle entertainment at its rallies, stepping in quick after long-time spinner DJ Spider switched sides to join Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s group.
Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo broke the news on social media with a short, punchy post: “Tuko na DJ.” She shared photos of the fresh face – or faces – behind the decks, decked out in party-branded gear.
The move signals the main ODM wing, often called Linda Ground and tied to Oburu Odinga, wants to keep the energy high for upcoming events and grassroots pushes. DJs have always played a big role in ODM gatherings, pumping up crowds with hits, chants, and that signature vibe that gets people dancing and chanting along.
This shuffle follows real drama inside the party. On February 11, the National Executive Committee voted to remove Sifuna from his Secretary General spot. They bumped Omanyo, who was deputy, into the acting role.
Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi crew refused to step aside quietly. They keep operating separately, holding their own events and sticking to their line. Sifuna confirmed DJ Spider made the jump on his own, saying the entertainer chose where he felt the real spirit stayed.
Spider had spun tracks for ODM rallies for years, becoming almost as recognisable as the politicians on stage. His exit left a gap, especially with rallies needing that extra spark to draw crowds and keep momentum going.
Omanyo’s quick replacement – some reports mention names like DJ Ibra, Rasta, and DJ Pinto Cahil already gigging at a Kisumu East event – shows the leadership wants no downtime. Photos from that rally popped up fast, showing the new team in action and the crowd responding.
The whole thing highlights how deep the split runs. One side stays close to the old guard and Raila Odinga’s influence through Oburu. The other pushes a different direction under Sifuna.
A tribunal now has to sort out the legal mess around the NEC’s decision. Until then, both camps keep moving forward, booking venues, lining up speakers, and apparently making sure the music never stops.
Online, people had a field day with it. Posts joked about DJs becoming the real power players in politics – one said a party without a DJ is like a car without fuel.
Others laughed at how fast Omanyo filled the spot, calling it her first big win as acting SG. Some people made fun of the fighting, asking if the focus on entertainment takes away from more important problems like unity or strategy before 2027. Sifuna’s team shot back in clips, suggesting that they kept the original DJ and the superior music.
For Kenyans who live outside of the country, this seems like traditional party politics: minor moves that show deeper problems. ODM is still a strong player, but these public battles show how personal and messy leadership fights can be.
Rallies still bring in thousands of people, and music helps keep people excited, but people are still wondering if the divide will hurt the party in the long run or make both sides work harder.
We don’t know yet what the new DJ’s whole job will be or if there will be other hires. Omanyo keeps posting updates, projecting confidence and forward motion. Sifuna’s camp does the same on their channels.
With a tribunal hearing ahead and elections on the horizon, every little detail – even who spins the records – turns into another chapter in the ongoing story.
