EALA MP Winnie Odinga is eyeing the Langata parliamentary seat in 2027 and will battle it out with the current MP Phelix Odiwuor Jalang’o for the ODM ticket.

According to reports within ODM, Ms Odinga is finishing her current EALA term and has resolved to take a deep dive into local politics from 2027, after the demise of his father, the late Hon. Raila Odinga.

Also, within the ODM party, a faction led by Makadara MP George Aladwa wants the young Odinga to be made the fourth Deputy Party leader, others being Governors Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir ( Mombasa), Simba Arati (Kisii), and Senator Geofreey Osotsi (Vihiga).

During her father’s state funeral at Nyayo Stadium,  Winnie Odinga made several notable statements, including telling President William Ruto, “Your Excellency, in case you’re wondering, I’m ready to come back home.” This was widely interpreted as a clear signal of her intent to transition from regional to national politics.