Fresh tensions have erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as youth wing leader Kasmuel McOure publicly threatened party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna with removal from office. McOure accused Sifuna of insubordination and disrespect towards senior party figures, specifically Dr Oburu Odinga.

• McOure stated that Sifuna's position was an appointment by party leader Raila Odinga, not a popular vote.
• Sifuna had warned sections of the party that ODM has not decided on supporting President William Ruto's re-election.
• The incident follows Sifuna's alleged failure to acknowledge Oburu Odinga at a recent political event in the Mulembe region.

A new TIFA National Survey indicates a significant shift in Kenya's opposition landscape, with the Jubilee Party experiencing a nearly threefold surge in popularity. This rise is attributed to a high-profile alliance between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi.

• Jubilee's support has jumped from 3% to 11% since August.
• The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leads with 20% public support, while President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) holds 16%.
• Only 38% of respondents believe a united opposition front against President Ruto in 2027 is likely.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged the Luhya community to unite behind President William Ruto’s second-term bid, warning that continued political division could marginalize the region despite its significant population and voting strength. Speaking at a funeral in Bungoma County, Wetang’ula emphasized that supporting Ruto would secure Western Kenya a stronger government stake and accelerate development.

• Wetang’ula noted that Bungoma County, despite its large population, only has about 680,000 registered voters compared to Kiambu County’s 1.4 million.
• Sirisia MP and Senate Chief Whip Wafula Wakoli, as chairman of the Western MPs Caucus, affirmed their agenda to unite the community behind President Ruto’s re-election.
• The gathering also served as an early indicator for the Bungoma gubernatorial race, with MPs Tim Wanyonyi and Didmus Barasa emerging as key contenders.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced that its next round of party nominations will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026. These nominations are to fill vacant seats in the National Assembly and County Assemblies.

• Nominations will cover the Isiolo South parliamentary seat and three County Assembly wards: Muminji and Evuore in Embu County, and West Kabras in Kakamega County.
• The National Elections Board (NEB) Chairman, Anthony Mwaura, signed the notice dated December 23, 2025.
• Nomination fees for male aspirants for the parliamentary seat are Ksh250,000, while women, youth, and persons with disabilities will pay Ksh125,000.
• For County Assembly seats, male aspirants will pay Ksh50,000; women, youth, and PWDs will pay Ksh25,000.
• Interested candidates must apply through the UDA portal between December 23 and December 31, 2025.