The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has publicly endorsed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa in the upcoming Malava parliamentary by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025.

• Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa announced that ODM would not field its own candidate, opting to support Ndakwa to consolidate unity and ensure project continuity.
• The decision was reached after extensive consultations, with Governor Barasa emphasizing that it is about "leadership and service delivery," not party politics.
• Ndakwa, who secured the UDA ticket with 8,756 votes in the party primaries, will compete against candidates from other parties including DAP-K, DCP, Kenya Moja, and DNA.

ODM leader Raila Odinga announced that the party has not yet decided on its flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, cautioning members against pre-empting party decisions. He emphasized the importance of working with the Kenya Kwanza government to stabilize the country.

• Raila Odinga stated that ODM has not made any official resolutions regarding the 2027 presidential elections.
• The ODM leader urged members to allow the agreed-upon plan with the Kenya Kwanza government to be implemented.
• Raila defended the government’s privatization efforts, citing the missed opportunity with the Adani Group for the Nairobi airport compared to Kigali's progress.

Kenya’s opposition coalition has formally requested information from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) regarding its compliance with the Constitution and relevant laws. This move suggests potential concerns over the IEBC's adherence to due diligence in its operations.

• Opposition coalition seeks access to documents to verify IEBC’s compliance.
• The request was sent to IEBC CEO Marjan Marjan.
• The inquiry aims to ensure the IEBC has exercised due diligence and followed all applicable laws.