Oburu Odinga challenged a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) linked to ousted Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino to leave the party if they are unhappy with its current political direction. This call came during a parallel rally in Siaya County, emphasizing the ODM's focus on forming the next government and power-sharing discussions.

• The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Sifuna, held a rally at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega County, attended by thousands of supporters, despite earlier security concerns and teargas incidents.
• Oburu Odinga stated, "ODM, as things stand, must focus on forming the next government and is currently centred on talks over a power-sharing arrangement with the government."
• Leaders including James Orengo, Godfrey Osotsi, and Richard Onyonka reaffirmed their commitment to the Linda Mwananchi Tour and its 10-point agenda, insisting Sifuna remains the legitimate Secretary General.
• Western Regional Police Commander Isaak Mahoud had expressed security concerns about the Kakamega rally, citing intelligence reports of armed individuals.

Supporters of Linda Mwananchi in Kakamega defied teargas fired during a rally moments before Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was to address them, with Sifuna urging them to remain and safely disperse the gas.

• Sifuna explicitly faulted President Ruto and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen for alleged intolerance of democratic competition.
• The Western Regional Commander, Issa Muhamoud, claimed he received no formal communication about the rally, only learning of it through social media, and alleged information about goons with rifles being ferried to Kakamega.
• This disruption follows a prior Linda Mwananchi tour in Kitengelea, which resulted in the deaths of two people and fifty more injured, with Sifuna accusing the government of state violence and hiring goons.

A political rally led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in Kakamega, Kenya was briefly disrupted by tear gas shortly after it began on Saturday, causing chaos among supporters but ultimately continuing after a short pause.

• The tear gas canisters landed near the dais as Sifuna prepared to offer opening remarks.
• The Linda Mwananchi rally, an initiative focused on citizen engagement in governance, proceeded despite the disruption.
• Sifuna urged supporters to remain calm and avoid confrontation, stating, "We will extinguish this teargas like bhang and continue with this meeting."

A political rally led by Edwin Sifuna in Kakamega proceeded despite police warnings, teargas attacks, and efforts to disrupt the event. The Linda Mwananchi rally, organized by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saw large crowds gather even as authorities alleged security concerns.

• Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud initially stated police had not been formally notified and warned of intelligence suggesting armed individuals would attend.
• Sifuna confirmed he had notified Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen about the rally via WhatsApp and through the Kakamega OCPD.
• Teargas canisters were deployed at the Amalemba grounds venue and again when Sifuna began speaking, but he vowed the meeting would continue, urging supporters not to retaliate.
• The Kakamega rally followed a similar incident in Kitengela where teargas was used, and a young man, Vincent Ayomo, was allegedly killed.

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Senator Oburu Oginga addressed party loyalty and future alliances, stating that while the party is ready to negotiate policies, members uncomfortable with ODM are free to leave.

• Oburu Oginga confirmed that ODM has officially severed ties with the Azimio coalition, declaring it "no longer exists as far as ODM is concerned."
• The party's current priorities include policy discussions, development initiatives, and fair sharing of leadership positions as they aim to transition from opposition to governance.
• This announcement comes amidst the recent attempt to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on February 11, 2026, which was halted by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT).
• The PPDT temporarily reinstated Sifuna, preventing the implementation and gazettement of the National Executive Committee (NEC) resolution for his removal.