The Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT) will deliver a ruling on March 26 regarding the legality of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's upcoming National Delegates Convention (NDC) and the sacking of its Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna. This decision, made on the eve of the convention, plunges the party into further crisis.

• The ruling could force the Oburu Oginga-led faction to either postpone the March 27 NDC or proceed without knowing its legitimacy.
• A petition filed by Vincent Chepkwony challenges the legality of current ODM office holders, including interim party leader Oburu Oginga, and resolutions made by the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Central Management Committee (CMC).
• ODM argues the petition is premature and that internal dispute resolution mechanisms have not been exhausted, asserting that its actions are within the party constitution.

A power struggle within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has erupted, with a faction planning a parallel National Delegates Convention (NDC) on March 27, challenging the NDC announced by another group.

• The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, plans a parallel meeting alleging the other NDC is illegal and influenced by President William Ruto.
• The other faction, led by Dr Oburu Oginga, aims to confirm interim officials, including the party leader and deputies.
• This dispute is escalating into a "contest of numbers" as both factions are yet to announce venues, with the ODM party now 20 years old.

East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has been endorsed by Nairobi ODM delegates to serve as deputy party leader alongside Dr Oburu Oginga, signaling a potential unity move within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

• Winnie Odinga, daughter of founding party leader Raila Odinga, declared her commitment to remaining within the ODM, stating, "This party is our home."
• Delegates proposed an amendment to create the deputy party leader position to ensure representation for Nairobi County, which holds a significant number of party voters.
• This endorsement is seen as a stepping stone for Winnie Odinga's local politics ahead of the 2027 election, with Makadara MP George Aladwa also accepting the delegates' endorsement to vie for the Nairobi governor seat.