Dr. Oburu Oginga, the party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has strongly dismissed claims that the party is being "auctioned" to President William Ruto. He affirmed that the ODM constitution designates the party leader as the automatic presidential candidate and declared his intention to run in 2027 if the party chooses to go it alone.

• Dr. Oburu Oginga declared himself the ODM presidential candidate for 2027 if the party does not form a coalition.
• The ODM constitution states that the party leader automatically becomes the presidential candidate.
• Oburu emphasized that ODM is "not for sale" and is "too big and costly for anybody to buy it."
• The party is currently reorganizing and will decide by the end of the year whether to field its own candidate or form a coalition.
• Siaya Governor James Orengo also raised concerns about schemes to "buy" political parties.

Siaya Governor James Orengo is facing growing political rebellion from elected leaders in his own county, who accuse him of poor service delivery and dwindling popularity. This comes as key Members of Parliament, who previously supported his election, now criticize his performance and national political focus, threatening his 2027 re-election bid.

• MPs Samuel Atandi (Alego Usonga), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), and David Ochieng (Ugenya) are leading the dissent.
• Critics claim Governor Orengo has "done nothing to show" since taking office and demand he prioritize local development over national politics.
• MP Atandi warned that ODM risks losing the Siaya seat if Orengo is given the gubernatorial ticket for the next election.
• David Ochieng, who plans to challenge Orengo in 2027, highlighted "pathetic" roads and a lack of drugs in hospitals, stating there are "no development project that our people have received."

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing an imminent split and escalating infighting as it enters a new year. This internal strife appears to be fueled by recent events, including the memorial service for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

• The infighting within the ODM party is intensifying, with "battlelines drawn" and a "widening chasm between opposing factions."
• Key figures involved include ODM party leader Oburu Odinga and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, both photographed at Raila Odinga's memorial service.
• The memorial service for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga took place on November 6, 2025, at Sony Sugar Green Stadium in Awendo, Migori County.