ODM Party Splits Over 2027 Presidency as Sifuna-led Wing Vows to Field a Candidate - January 2026

A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's ODM Party regarding the 2027 presidential election. A faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has declared its intention to field a presidential candidate. This stance directly contradicts the camp associated with Oburu Oginga, which has pledged support for President William Ruto. Oburu Oginga led a delegation to Kisii County to consolidate support and address internal dissent within the party. During this visit, he reaffirmed the party's commitment to remaining part of a broad-based government alongside the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).