ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has cautioned that a coalition between the Orange Democratic Movement and President William Ruto would lead the party to opposition. This statement follows Oburu Odinga's declaration that the party authorized him to initiate coalition talks with Ruto's UDA for the upcoming 2027 general election.

• The core warning is that an alliance with President Ruto would relegate the ODM party to opposition status.
• Key figures include ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and ODM party leader Oburu Odinga.
• The context is the recent authorization for Oburu Odinga to begin formal coalition talks with Ruto's UDA party.

The United Green Movement (UGM) party has accused leaders aligned with the government of using development projects to manipulate residents of South Nyanza into supporting President William Ruto’s re-election.

• UGM party leader Agustino Neto stated that development is a constitutional right, not a favour, and should not be used as a basis for seeking presidential votes.
• Key individuals include Agustino Neto, Easter Ogweno, and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
• The criticism was voiced during a meeting with over 250 UGM delegates from all 40 wards in Homa Bay County.

A political rift has emerged within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as the March 7 deadline for the implementation of a 10-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President William Ruto and the late Raila Odinga approaches.

• The disagreement centers on whether the March 7, 2026 deadline marks the expiration of the pact or its first anniversary, with conflicting interpretations from party figures.
• ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna insists the MoU has no provision for extension, while Dr. Oburu Oginga suggests it signifies the first anniversary and the release of an interim report.
• ODM co-deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi criticizes the Kenya Kwanza Alliance for frustrating the MoU's implementation, stating the agreement collapses without full compliance.
• The MoU, signed on March 7, 2025, aimed to ease political hostilities and advance reforms after the Gen Z protests.