Pressure is mounting on National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, with seven Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya affiliate parties demanding his immediate removal from all leadership positions within the coalition. This follows what they term "reckless and defamatory utterances" attributed to him.

• The demand was made on Tuesday, January 13, in a joint statement.
• The parties claim Junet’s statements diminish former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s legacy and weaken the opposition.
• Critics allege Junet’s perceived closeness to the Kenya Kwanza administration undermines the opposition's voice in Parliament.

Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is proactively seeking a pre-election coalition with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the 2027 General Election, signaling a strategic shift towards securing power early.

• ODM's Central Committee approved structured negotiations with UDA on Monday in Kilifi County.
• Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga will lead the coalition talks with UDA.
• UDA's National Executive Council (NEC) is set to meet on Wednesday to consider the proposal.
• This move continues ODM's history of engaging in coalition politics, with previous power-sharing arrangements in 2008, 2018, and 2024.
• Internal divisions exist within ODM, with figures like Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna opposing the coalition and emphasizing a National Delegates Convention (NDC) for major decisions.

Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo, who serves as the ODM Deputy Party leader, has strongly refuted claims circulating online that the Luo community will support Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka in the 2027 general elections. He labeled these claims as fake propaganda aimed at tarnishing his reputation.

• Otiende Amollo dismissed a widely shared graphic attributing a quote to him about the Luo community's support for Kalonzo Musyoka due to his alleged loyalty to Raila Odinga.
• The fake post also suggested Amollo was criticizing Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga for siding with President William Ruto.
• Amollo previously clarified on January 12 that he did not boycott the ODM Central Committee meeting as he is not a member of that committee.
• These clarifications come amid internal wrangles within ODM concerning their prospects for the 2027 elections and collaboration with President Ruto's camp.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is holding its first major public rally in Kibera since the death of its founder, Raila Odinga. The rally, led by party leader Oburu Oginga, aims to gather supporter feedback on the party's future and potential coalition talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

• The rally is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibera, starting at 2pm.
• Oburu Oginga will lead the rally, alongside other senior party officials.
• The meeting will address discussions around possible political cooperation with UDA.