Hassan Joho, an ODM leader, will head a team of experts from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to engage in power-sharing negotiations with President William Ruto.

• Joho will lead the ODM negotiation team.
• The talks are focused on power-sharing ahead of the 2027 General Election.
• The negotiations will be with President William Ruto.

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has announced that Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho will be a key member of ODM's negotiation team. This team is tasked with discussing power-sharing arrangements with President William Ruto in preparation for the 2027 General Election.

• CS Hassan Joho will lead ODM's expert team in talks with President William Ruto.
• The negotiations aim to discuss power-sharing ahead of the 2027 General Election.
• The announcement was made by ODM leader Oburu Oginga.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has called for unity and discipline within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) amidst growing internal disagreements regarding the party's political direction and evolving talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Wandayi urged members to use internal party structures like the National Executive Committee (NEC) to resolve disputes, rather than airing grievances publicly.
• He emphasized loyalty to party leader Oburu Oginga, stating, "Those displeased with the position of the party should walk away."
• The internal strife stems from ODM's reported pursuit of a pre-2027 arrangement with UDA, which includes a claim to the Deputy President’s slot.
• Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa echoed calls for unity, supporting the party leader's mandate to negotiate with the government.
• Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula noted that while coalition negotiations are democratic, the President’s choice of a running mate will be based on merit and loyalty, avoiding past tensions.