The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is experiencing internal turmoil in Kenya's Coast region as allies of Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho are asserting his leadership and role within President William Ruto's government. This faction is pushing back against any efforts to sideline Joho in discussions about the party's future, claiming his government position was a directive from the late Raila Odinga.

• Joho’s allies declared him the region’s political anchor, insisting his role in government was entrusted by the late Raila Odinga.
• Mvita MP Mohamed Soud Machele asserted that Joho's presence in government was a continuation of Raila Odinga’s strategic design.
• Joho himself vowed to expel those who "pursue him," stating he did not sacrifice for the party in vain.
• This comes amid deepening divisions within ODM regarding their stance on staying within President Ruto's broad-based government, with a rival faction pushing for an NDC to determine the party's future.

Winnie Odinga, daughter of the late former ODM party leader Raila Odinga, has alleged a plot to sell the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party during its 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa on Friday.

• Winnie Odinga claimed orchestrators held clandestine meetings to sell the party amid internal divisions over supporting the Kenya Kwanza administration.
• Siaya Governor James Orengo renewed criticism of collusion with the government, stating President William Ruto needs ODM for the 2027 General Election.
• Cabinet Secretary for Mining and former ODM deputy leader Hassan Joho challenged the party leadership to control messaging, while Secretary General Edwin Sifuna affirmed a potential 2027 presidential candidate.

Tensions are rising within Kenya's united opposition as Cleophas Malala, Deputy Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), accused Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya of colluding with President William Ruto's administration.

• Malala alleged that Natembeya, Deputy Leader of DAP-Kenya, was bribed to disrupt opposition campaigns and influence by-election outcomes in favor of pro-government candidates, specifically citing the Kisa East Member of County Assembly polls on Friday, November 14.
• Malala claimed Natembeya was working with the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to create division between DCP and DAP-Kenya.
• This accusation comes shortly after DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa dismissed rumors of working with Ruto's government, stating he would only consider talks if all opposition leaders were involved and reaffirmed the commitment to unseat President Ruto in 2027.

During the ODM's 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino criticized his party's leadership appointments and vowed protests against Kenya Kwanza's government over the rising cost of living and education.

• Babu Owino questioned why he was not considered for any leadership positions within the party, despite the appointment of Oburu Odinga as the new party leader.
• He threatened to stage protests if the cost of living and education continues to rise, stating, "If cost of education goes up, we will stage protests whether they like it or not."
• Winnie Odinga, daughter of Raila Odinga, called for a delegates meeting to decide who should manage the relationship between ODM and the Kenya Kwanza government.