From Label To Identity- Millie Odhiambo Explains Embracing “Bad Girl” Nickname

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has revealed the origin of her famous “Bad Girl” moniker, explaining how a label meant to box her in became a badge of honor.

Speaking to Chaxy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the vocal ODM legislator clarified that she didn’t coin the nickname herself, but chose to own it when it gained traction.

“Well, it’s what I am called, but which I’ve adopted now. So I was called Bad Girl… but it’s picked up, so yeah, I’m Bad Girl,” she shared.

Breaking the “Good Girl” Mold

According to Millie, the nickname has zero to do with malice or bad behavior. Instead, it is a direct rebellion against the restrictive ways society grooms young girls. She argues that traditional upbringing forces women into people-pleasing roles that ultimately stunt their leadership potential.

• The Trap of Being “Good”: “We are raised as girls to be good… But when you grow older, you discover that being good limits [you],” Millie explained.

• The Silencing Effect: To her, “being good” means staying quiet, avoiding confrontation, and seeking permission instead of taking charge.

• The Glass Ceiling: “Being good means rise, but only to a given level.”

Rejecting these societal constraints, Millie decided she would rather be “bad” if it meant achieving her full potential.

“I’m not good. I’m bad. I want to rise as high as I can… Good girls never get the corner office. You’ve got to be bad to get the corner office.”

The Childhood Turning Point

Millie’s unapologetic stance stems from a defining childhood memory. While in primary school, she was wrongly punished for something she didn’t do. Expecting the truth to set her free, she was stunned when no one—not even her mother—defended her. That moment changed everything.

“From that time I said, ‘Hell no.’ I will say no when I don’t like it. I will speak my voice, and where I’m being mistreated, I will say I’m being mistreated.”

From that day forward, Millie refused to accept nonsense from anyone, even standing up to childhood bullies. Today, she credits those early life lessons for shaping her into the fearless leader who continuously challenges unfair systems and refuses to let traditional expectations define her worth.