The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces a crisis as a faction plans a parallel National Delegates Convention (NDC) on March 27, the same day the Political Parties Tribunal is set to rule on the legality of the party's current leadership and the planned NDC.

• A ruling from the Political Parties Tribunal is expected on March 26, the day before the scheduled ODM NDC.
• The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Siaya Governor James Orengo, announced plans for a parallel NDC, calling it a "people's NDC.".
• The legal challenge questions the legitimacy of Dr. Oburu Oginga as interim party leader and the validity of resolutions made by the ODM's National Executive Committee and Central Committee.

Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is facing an internal split as the "Linda Mwananchi" wing announced plans for a parallel convention on March 27.

• The "Linda Mwananchi" faction will hold their convention on the same day as their rivals, the "Linda Ground" camp.
• This escalation signals a deepened internal duel within the ODM party.
• The rival "Linda Ground" convention is scheduled to take place at Kasarani.

The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, is planning to hold its own 'People's National Delegates Convention (NDC)'.

• This convention is deemed necessary because the one organized by a group allied to Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, known as Linda Ground, is considered illegal.
• The Linda Mwananchi faction is asserting the legitimacy of their planned parallel event.
• This indicates a division within the ODM regarding the proper procedures for party conventions.