During Mashujaa Day celebrations, Kisii Governor Simba Arati publicly urged President William Ruto to rejoin the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), proposing him as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.

• Arati, an ODM Deputy Party leader, suggested Ruto's return would fulfill the vision of the late Raila Odinga.
• Ruto was a founding member of ODM, formed after the 2005 constitutional referendum.
• The proposal comes amidst uncertainty in ODM's leadership following Odinga's passing, with Arati's comments expected to create "ripples" within the party.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has publicly called for the immediate removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

• Cherargei accused Sifuna of "sabotaging ODM's political success" and being "the biggest threat to ODM's growth" by undermining its alignment with President William Ruto's administration.
• The demand was made on Sunday, October 19, following the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County.
• Sifuna, identified as an "opposition mole" by Cherargei, defended his stance, emphasizing Raila Odinga's directive that ODM would field candidates in all elective positions in 2027.