The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will take disciplinary action against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for remarks he made regarding the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, according to UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire. Kahiga had claimed Raila's death would be a "blessing" for the Mt Kenya region, drawing widespread condemnation.

• UDA disassociated itself from Governor Kahiga's statements and will write to him about the next course of action.
• Kahiga apologized for his remarks, which he stated were misinterpreted, and resigned as Vice Chair of the CoG.
• Mbarire refuted Kahiga's claims, stating the Mt Kenya region is receiving significant government development projects.

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has proposed the establishment of the Raila Odinga School of Government at the University of Nairobi (UoN) in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, in India. This proposal is part of growing deliberations on how to honour Raila Odinga’s legacy.

• The proposed school would focus on political leadership and democratic governance, complementing the existing Kenya School of Government (KSG).
• Omar called on African political parties to invest in ideological schools and research institutions to guide policies.
• Other honour proposals include a monument, renaming public institutions, and a national concert at Uhuru Park on October 31.

The United Opposition has publicly invited the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join its ranks, indicating a willingness to welcome disgruntled members following internal party uncertainty since the passing of Raila Odinga.

• Mukhisa Kituyi, Spokesperson for the United Opposition, stated that many in ODM are "ideologically closer" to the opposition's core ideals.
• Cracks within ODM have widened post-Raila's demise, with leadership factions debating whether to align with President William Ruto's government or maintain an opposition stance.
• Senior ODM figures like Deputy Party Leaders Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir and Simba Arati, and National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, support joining the government after the 2027 General Election.
• Other ODM members, including Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and MPs Caleb Amisi and Babu Owino, hold differing views on forming a government with Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).