Faith Odhiambo hints at vying for a political seat in Nairobi County
By Kenneth Mwenda, June 14, 2026Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has hinted at a possible political future in Nairobi after making a strong appearance at the Linda Mwananchi rally held in Thika on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Odhiambo attended the high-profile event alongside opposition leaders led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and other leaders allied to the movement.
The rally, branded under the “Linda Mwananchi” campaign, brought together thousands of supporters at Kivulini Grounds after an earlier church service at AIPCA Thika Cathedral. The event was part of a wider political mobilisation tour across parts of central Kenya.
During her address at AIPCA Thika Cathedral, Odhiambo framed her remarks around justice, youth unemployment, and civic rights, while also dropping remarks that many interpreted as a signal of interest in elective politics.
“Faith nitasimama na haki ya wakenya wote. Na hii Nairobi hii pali tutasimama, tutahakikisha tukipewa hiyo kazi. Tutaifanya,” she said.
Her reference to Nairobi stood out as she emphasised that the movement would ensure they are “given that job” and are ready to deliver.
Youth joblessness concerns voiced
Odhiambo, who previously served as LSK president, also used her speech to criticise unemployment among young people and what she termed as harsh responses to public protests.
“Vijana hawana kazi na wakipiga kelele wanapewa nini? Mnapewa nini? Risasi,” she said, arguing that the state should focus on protecting rather than punishing young people.
She further urged supporters to remain politically active and to turn out in large numbers during elections, linking civic engagement to the struggle for accountability and reform.
“Swali ni hili, mtasimama na viongozi wenu? Tunasema pesa ni yenu, hiyo ni ushuru wenu. Lakini kura tunapiga wapi? Tunapiga wapi? Kwa Linda Mwananchi,” she added.
Odhiambo also tied her message to past political moments, referencing the “Kibaki Tosha” era to highlight the power of youth mobilisation in shaping leadership outcomes.
“Wakati Baba alisema Kibaki tosha, hawakuwa na pesa. Leo mnaambiwa vile serikali iko na pesa, youth leader ametukumbusha kwamba viongozi wetu msinunuliwe,” she said.
“Lakini kitu cha muhimu lazima mkumbuke, wakati Baba aliinua mkono wa kibaki akisema kibaki tosha, vijana waliamka wote na wakasema ingawa hawapatiwi pesa, watasimama na viongozi wao.”
Her appearance at the Thika rally comes days after she formally aligned herself with the Linda Mwananchi movement, a political platform associated with Sifuna and other opposition figures who have been touring different parts of the country.
The movement has been positioning itself around themes of constitutionalism, governance reforms and citizen-centred leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Odhiambo’s growing visibility within the movement, combined with her mention of Nairobi, could indicate early groundwork for a possible contest in the capital, although she has not formally declared her candidacy.