The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a potential revolt in Gusii as six MPs from the region boycotted the party's 20th-anniversary celebrations, signaling possible defections before the 2027 elections.

• All six Gusii MPs, including Senator Richard Onyonka and MPs Anthony Kibagendi, Patrick Osero, Daniel Manduku, Clive Gisairo, and Obadiah Barongo, deliberately skipped the event.
• The legislators cited ODM leader Raila Odinga’s shifting posture toward President William Ruto as a major source of discontent.
• ODM’s national popularity, according to an August TIFA survey, has dropped to 28 percent, down from over 40 percent before the 2022 elections, with support also softening in Kisii where Odinga secured about 65 percent of the presidential vote in 2022.

Moses Omondi, former Ugunja NG-CDF Manager, has secured the ODM party ticket for the upcoming Ugunja parliamentary by-election. His victory came despite dramatic events during the primaries, including injuries and accusations of vote manipulation.

• Omondi garnered 5,329 votes, defeating Joseph Otieno's 2,789 votes.
• The by-election on November 27 was triggered by former MP Opiyo Wandayi's appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum.
• The nomination was marred by an incident where former Sigomere MCA Erick Odawa was injured after allegedly firing shots at a polling station.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a significant challenge in Kisii, as all its MPs from the region boycotted the party’s 20th anniversary celebrations, signaling potential defections.

• Six MPs, including Anthony Kibagendi, Patrick Osero, and Daniel Manduku, snubbed the celebration at Gusii Stadium.
• The boycott highlights ODM’s dwindling influence in Kisii, with Anthony Kibagendi stating, “We didn’t want to show solidarity to a party that soon we are exiting.”
• Frustration over internal party decisions, such as leadership appointments, including the denial of the Minority Whip position to Kibagendi and a Cabinet Secretary role for Timothy Bosire, was cited as a major reason for dissatisfaction.
• The absence of ODM MPs comes as former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi gains traction in Kisii politics, influencing local leaders.
• Only Governor Simba Arati and nominated MP Irine Mayaka attended the rally from Kisii’s senior ODM leaders.