Tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) escalated on Saturday when Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo confronted Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai over his criticism of EALA legislator Winnie Odinga.

• Millie Odhiambo, who calls herself a "bad girl," warned Alai for making remarks that questioned Winnie Odinga's influence and accused her of using "bedroom stereotypes."
• The clash occurred during the ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa, highlighting internal disagreements within the party.
• Siaya Governor James Orengo earlier warned ODM leaders against endorsing President William Ruto's re-election for 2027, indicating ongoing leadership uncertainty.

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.

Oburu Oginga, brother of the late Raila Odinga and leader of the ODM party, has stated he will address EALA MP Winnie Odinga's concerns about the party's role in the broad-based government privately. This comes after Winnie called the relationship "complicated" and urged a review.

• Oburu Oginga pledged to handle internal family and party discussions "quietly and respectfully" regarding Winnie Odinga's recent comments.
• The main organization involved is the ODM party, currently navigating its stance within the broad-based government following Raila Odinga's passing.
• Oburu reaffirmed his loyalty to Raila Odinga's legacy and urged ODM members to intensify grassroots mobilization for the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that "Politics is numbers."

President William Ruto revealed details of his last official meeting with the late ODM party leader Raila Odinga, where they discussed transforming Kenya from a third-world country to a first-world country.

• The discussion, also attended by Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o and Professor Hiroyuki Hino, focused on strategies to achieve this transformation.
• Key proposals included generating 10,000 megawatts of energy and improving infrastructure, such as extending highways and tarmacking an additional 10,000 kilometres of road.
• Ruto aims for Kenya to become a first-world country by 2030, an initiative he has been actively championing, with an estimated cost of trillions.

President William Ruto responded to calls from ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati to rejoin the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. During the ODM Founders Dinner on Saturday, Ruto reaffirmed his loyalty to his current party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), but highlighted his commitment to a broad-based government and support for ODM.

• Ruto wore a yellow Kaunda suit (representing UDA) and an orange hat (representing ODM) to humorously address rumors and assert his continued loyalty to UDA while also showing broad support.
• The calls for Ruto to rejoin ODM intensified after the demise of former ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga, with Governor Arati suggesting Ruto would be the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election if he returned.
• Arati also extended invitations to other former ODM members, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, to rejoin the party.

During the ODM Founders Dinner in Mombasa on Saturday evening, President William Ruto commended the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for its 20 years of resilience, highlighting its rise above personality, regional, and tribal politics. He urged other political parties to learn from ODM's example of building a strong national movement based on ideology.

• President Ruto praised ODM for remaining a strong national party for two decades, stating it was "not a briefcase party, not a regional party."
• The event was attended by prominent figures including ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Governors Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, Simba Arati, Anyang’ Nyong’o, and Gladys Wanga.
• President Ruto acknowledged his political roots in ODM as a founding member and deputy party leader, and urged continued collaboration with the broad-based government, noting 80 percent similarity in manifestos between UDA and ODM.