Oburu Oginga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has publicly suggested a potential extension of the party's cooperation with President William Ruto beyond the 2027 General Election. He cited recent by-election successes, where UDA and ODM candidates won all parliamentary seats, as proof of their "unbeatable force."

• Oburu Oginga made these remarks in Garissa during National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Haji's son's wedding.
• The cooperation, officially set until 2027, was described by Oburu as evidence of a unified political bloc.
• The ODM remains divided on this issue, with some members advocating for a strong independent presidential bid in 2027.
• Before his death, Raila Odinga had acknowledged exhaustion of his presidential chances, privately opting to work with President Ruto.

Oburu Oginga, the new leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party, made his first public appearance since returning from Dubai, attending a wedding alongside President William Ruto and other dignitaries. This appearance on Saturday, November 29, addressed speculation about his health and saw him affirm ODM's commitment to working with the government.

• Oburu Oginga stated ODM would continue in a "broad-based government," a stance established before the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
• He congratulated UDA and ODM candidates for wins in the recent by-elections, stating ODM secured three parliamentary seats.
• Key by-election victories were in Magarini Constituency (17,909 votes), Kasipul Constituency (16,819 votes), and Ugunja Constituency (9,447 votes).

Otiende Amollo, Vice Chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Rarieda MP, has warned party members against "chest-thumping" over their involvement in the broad-based government. Speaking on Saturday, November 29, he emphasized that excessive bragging could reduce the party's bargaining power ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• Amollo noted that the Kikuyu community holds significantly more positions in the Kenya Kwanza administration, with eight cabinet positions and twelve principal secretaries, compared to ODM's two cabinet positions and four principal secretaries, yet they don't brag.
• He urged ODM members to remain disciplined and united, believing that this would make the party more valuable and sought after by the government for future collaborations, thus enhancing their negotiation power.
• Amollo also addressed his recent low profile, stating it was due to the difficult period following the demise of ODM leader Raila Odinga, and dismissed claims of private conversations with the late leader, insisting only Raila's public statements should guide the party.