Aburi–Winnie clash reflects deeper frustrations within Kenya’s power circles, where expectations over government appointments are colliding with political reality under Ruto’s administration.
Fresh political drama has erupted after Kisii County Woman Representative Donya Dorice Aburi launched a scathing attack on Winnie Odinga, accusing her of being driven by personal ambition after allegedly failing to secure a Cabinet post under President William Ruto.
In a post shared on her official Facebook page, Aburi claimed that Winnie quietly sought appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs when the broad-based government was being formed. According to Aburi, the request was declined by the President.
She further alleged that Winnie later pushed for the Tourism docket, hoping to land a CS position there, but was once again turned away.
Aburi claimed that Ruto instead offered Winnie a Principal Secretary role an offer she allegedly rejected, insisting she would only accept a Cabinet-level appointment.
Aburi used these claims to argue that Winnie’s recent political remarks and public criticism are fueled by disappointment after failing to get the job she wanted.
She suggested that frustration, rather than ideology, is shaping Winnie’s current political posture.
The Kisii Woman Rep did not stop there. She dragged internal family politics into the debate, alleging that Winnie is unhappy with her uncle, Oburu Odinga, who currently chairs the Orange Democratic Movement. According to Aburi, Winnie feels Oburu did not push hard enough to secure her a powerful government position.
Aburi warned Winnie against what she described as “political entitlement,” arguing that relationships and influence are personal, not inherited.
She stated that Raila Odinga had his own political dealings with President Ruto, but that did not automatically translate into favors for family members.
The post quickly ignited debate online. Supporters of Aburi praised her for “saying what many fear to say,” while critics accused her of turning internal political disagreements into personal attacks that should be handled behind closed doors.
The exchange has once again exposed simmering tensions within Kenya’s political elite, particularly around legacy, power, and access to state appointments.
It also highlights how social media has become the new frontline where political battles are openly fought for public attention.
