The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) held a Special Delegates Convention on Friday, March 27, 2026, resulting in a significant leadership reshuffle.

• Oburu Oginga was ratified as the official party leader.
• Gladys Wanga was appointed chairperson.
• Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir were named deputy party leaders.
• Notably, Osotsi was axed in a purge of the SDC.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has halted the planned removal of Edwin Sifuna as ODM's Secretary-General.

• The tribunal directed that ODM must first attempt internal dispute resolution before any formal removal can be filed with the Registrar of Political Parties.
• The decision, led by Acting Chairperson Gad Gathu, shields Sifuna from immediate ouster ahead of ODM's Special Delegates Convention.
• This ruling was made after Sifuna approached the tribunal without first exhausting the party's Internal Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (IDRM).

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as its deputy party leader during a special delegates convention held on Friday, March 17th, 2026.

• Godfrey Osotsi was dropped because he lacked a proposer and seconder for his nomination.
• The ODM party leadership retained Oburu Oginga as party leader, Gladys Wanga as chairperson, and Simba Arati as deputy party leader.
• Delegates also approved a resolution to authorize coalition talks with other parties, including the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has stated that its support for the ruling UDA in ongoing talks is contingent on their key demand: electoral zoning for the 2027 polls.

• The ODM is pushing for an agreement where UDA would not field candidates in areas where ODM already holds elected positions, from MCAs to governors.
• Key figures involved include Oburu Oginga, ODM party leader, Abdulswamad Nassir, Deputy party leader, and Simba Arati, Kisii Governor and Deputy party leader.
• Oburu Oginga emphasized that while the ODM is strong enough to win independently, alliances are being pursued due to the complex political landscape in Kenya.