Africa-Press – Kenya. ODM party leader Senator Oburu Oginga has called on Kenyans to embrace unity, dialogue and renewed hope as the country enters the New Year 2026, saying national progress depends on collective effort and shared purpose.
Oburu said 2025 had tested the resilience of the nation but noted that Kenyans had consistently demonstrated strength through hard work and solidarity.
In his New Year message, he paid tribute to citizens across various sectors, including farmers, traders, youth, workers and professionals, saying their determination had kept the country moving forward despite economic and social challenges.
“The year 2025 has tried our strength as a people. Yet, time and again, Kenyans proved that our strength lies in our unity, our hard work, and our unbreakable hope for a better tomorrow. From our farmers and traders to our youth, workers, and professionals, you carried the nation forward with courage and determination,” he said.
Looking ahead, Oburu said the Orange Democratic Movement would enter 2026 guided by a vision of a country that works for all its people.
“As the ODM party, we enter this New Year guided by a clear vision: a Kenya that works for all. A Kenya where every child has access to quality education, where jobs are created through innovation and industry, where farmers earn fair returns, and where leadership is anchored on integrity, accountability, and service to the people.”
The ODM leader urged Kenyans to reject division and prioritise dialogue, peace and national interest over personal or political gain.
He expressed hope that 2026 would bring peace to households, opportunity to the youth, dignity to workers and renewed optimism across the country.
“The year ahead calls upon us to reject division and embrace dialogue, to choose peace over conflict, and to put the interests of the nation above personal or political gain. Progress is possible when we walk together. May this year bring peace to our homes, opportunity to our youth, dignity to our workers, and hope to every corner of our republic,” Oburu said.
Oburu wished Kenyans a happy and prosperous New Year 2026 and called for continued commitment to building a united and inclusive nation.
