Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have criticized their respective parties, UDA and ODM, for losing direction ahead of the 2027 general election. Nyoro stated that UDA has strayed from its 2022 campaign promises regarding the economy and education, while Owino believes ODM has abandoned the values of its late leader, Raila Odinga.

• Nyoro warned that heavy borrowing undermines economic stability, noting that Kenya's projected 4.9 per cent growth in 2025 lags behind other regional countries like Uganda (6 to 6.5 per cent), Tanzania (over 6 per cent), and Rwanda (7 to 9 per cent).
• Owino stated, "Our Moses is gone. We need a Joshua who is younger than Moses, with the vim, with the vigour, with the courage, to take the people that Baba left to Canaan."
• ODM is currently divided between a faction led by Owino and Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna advocating for exiting the government, and another faction, including party leader Oburu Odinga and chairperson Gladys Wanga, supporting continued negotiations with President Ruto.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Oburu Oginga, has announced that his leadership will not remove members from the party, emphasizing a focus on strengthening internal unity ahead of the 2027 elections. This declaration comes amidst internal tensions regarding potential coalition talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

• Oburu Oginga stated, "We don't have any intention of removing or expelling anyone from the party. If anyone wants to quit, let them leave by themselves."
• The ODM Central Committee has decided to pursue coalition talks with UDA, prompting a rally in Kibra to ratify this decision among party members.
• Two factions have emerged within ODM: one led by Dr. Oburu favoring broad-based administration and another led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna opposing rapprochement with President William Ruto's government.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA)'s National Executive Committee (NEC) has mandated President William Ruto to initiate discussions with the ODM for a coalition agreement ahead of the 2027 general elections. This directive follows a joint win in November 27, 2025 by-elections and consensus on national politics.

• The NEC meeting, chaired by President William Ruto, also ordered repeat grassroots elections in specific polling centers.
• The partnership between UDA and ODM includes mutual support for candidates and the adoption of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report of 2024.
• The recently concluded grassroots elections on January 10, 2026, involved 492,439 candidates for 231,770 seats in 17,953 polling centers across 20 counties, with 2.4 million members participating.

A pre-election pact between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is nearing completion, sparking concerns about potential tensions and internal divisions within both political parties.

• The agreement is reportedly "as good as done," indicating significant progress in negotiations.
• Oburu Oginga, ODM leader, was recently pictured addressing a rally in Kibera, Nairobi, on January 14, 2026.
• Concerns are rising that this political realignment could lead to "internal ruptures" within the UDA and ODM camps.

A pre-election pact between UDA and ODM is reportedly nearing completion, sparking concerns about potential tensions and internal disruptions within both political parties.

• The deal involves the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• ODM leader Oburu Oginga addressed a rally in Kibera, Nairobi on January 14, 2026.
• The impending alliance is raising fears of internal ruptures within both the UDA and the ODM.

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has stated that the party has no intention of expelling any members, emphasizing unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. This announcement was made during consultative meetings that affirmed his leadership and willingness to negotiate with other political formations.

• Oburu Oginga was endorsed as the leader of ODM, mandated to negotiate on its behalf.
• The party plans to remain in the broad-based government until 2027 and will negotiate its future political position.
• Oburu was installed as leader by the Luo Council of Elders during the Kibera meeting, receiving traditional ‘instruments of power’ including a hat, spear, shield, and walking stick.
• ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga confirmed that structured negotiations would begin with President William Ruto’s UDA.