Jalang’o Vows To Defeat Winnie In ODM Nominations Or 2027 Polls

Langata Member of Parliament Felix Odiwuor, known as Jalang’o, declared on October 17, 2026, that he will defeat Winnie Odinga in the Orange Democratic Movement nominations or 2027 general elections for the Nairobi Senate seat. He added that he will still beat her if she switches parties. The legislator insisted he fears no one in the contest that opened after Winnie announced her interest earlier in the week.

Jalang’o spoke with firm confidence. “I will defeat Winnie in the ODM nominations, and if she comes with another party, I will still defeat her. I am not afraid of her and am never a coward to face anybody.” The words landed as the race for Nairobi senator gained speed ahead of the 2027 general election. Current Senator Edwin Sifuna is widely expected to seek higher office, and that opening has drawn multiple aspirants.

Winnie Odinga, the East African Legislative Assembly member and daughter of the late Raila Odinga, declared her bid on October 15, 2026, during the first anniversary commemorations at Migwena Grounds in Bondo Siaya County.

She told the gathering that space exists in Nairobi as Sifuna looks elsewhere. Jalang’o had already staked his claim in February 2026. He now treats the ODM ticket as the first battlefield.

What did the Langata MP say about facing Winnie Odinga?

Langata MP Felix Odiwuor, known as Jalang’o, stated on October 17, 2026, that he will defeat Winnie Odinga in the ODM nominations for Nairobi senator and will still defeat her if she runs in another party.

He declared, “I am not afraid of her and am never a coward to face anybody.” The remarks follow Winnie’s October 15, 2026, announcement at Migwena Grounds in Bondo and his own earlier declaration of interest in February 2026.

The MP has repeated readiness in public statements since her entry. “Baba did not bring us up to be afraid of anything. We are going to the wire. There is no giving up.” He posted a short message after her announcement. “To the wire I am ready.” The tone remains consistent. He welcomes the competition yet refuses to step aside.

Party leaders have already addressed the process. ODM deputy leader Simba Arati promised free and fair nominations for the Nairobi Senate seat and all other positions. The commitment aims to calm concerns that the lineage might decide the ticket. Both Jalang’o and Winnie belong to ODM, so the primary contest will decide who carries the party flag into the general election.

How has the Nairobi Senate race taken shape so far?

The Nairobi Senate contest for 2027 features Langata MP Jalang’o, who declared interest in February 2026, and EALA MP Winnie Odinga, who announced her bid on October 15, 2026, at her father’s anniversary in Bondo Siaya County. Jalang’o responded by saying he will defeat her in ODM nominations and beyond. Other names already in the mix include Ken Babu, Cecil Miller, and Reuben Ndolo. Incumbent Edwin Sifuna won the seat in 2022 with 716876 votes.

Jalang’o has tied his campaign to grassroots work in Langata and his membership in both ODM and the broad-based government. He has said he will support whoever wins the ODM ticket if he falls short. “I am a member of ODM and a member of the broad-based government, and that is where we will fight. If I don’t get the ticket during the nominations, I will support the person who gets it.” The pledge keeps him inside the party structure for now.

Winnie’s entry raises the profile of the race. She brings the Odinga name and her own experience in the East African Legislative Assembly. Supporters see her as a natural successor to the party’s founding values. Jalang’o presents himself as a proven vote getter who has already served in Parliament. The two paths now meet inside ODM.

Why does Jalang’o stress that he is not afraid?

Langata MP Jalang’o emphasised on October 17, 2026, that he is not afraid of Winnie Odinga and is never a coward to face anybody while vowing to defeat her in the ODM nominations for the Nairobi Senate seat. He made the statement after she joined the race on October 15, 2026, in Bondo. The MP has framed the contest as one that demands courage and persistence all the way to the finish.

The language echoes earlier comments he made about Raila Odinga’s influence. Baba did not bring us up to be afraid of anything. That upbringing shapes his response. He treats the challenge as expected rather than surprising. The wire remains his destination. No early exit. No quiet withdrawal.

Nairobi voters will ultimately decide. Party nominations come first. The general election follows. Jalang’o has placed his confidence on the record. He expects to win the ticket. He expects to win the seat.

Winnie has placed her own ambition on the same record. The coming months will test both claims on the ground across the capital’s wards and estates. The MP from Langata has drawn the line clearly. He will face her wherever she stands.