The ODM Linda Mwananchi team successfully held its People’s National Delegates Convention (NDC) at Ufungamano House in Nairobi despite a significant police presence aimed at disrupting the event.

• A police deployment was reportedly in place from Thursday evening to prevent the convention from taking place.
• Key figures involved in organizing the event included Babu Owino and Edwin Sifuna, with James Orengo also mentioned.
• Embakasi MP Babu Owino was seen pleading with police officers to allow the meeting to proceed.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's recent Special National Delegates Convention (SDC) held at Jamhuri Grounds, Nairobi, has sparked questions regarding its funding after an estimated Sh100 million was reportedly spent.

• An estimated Sh100 million was spent on the convention.
• The ODM Party is the organization in question.
• This spending raises concerns given the party's prior statements about lacking funds for its activities.

A faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), now led by Oburu Oginga, has announced plans to negotiate with President William Ruto, signaling a potential shift ahead of the 2027 polls.

• The party's Cabinet Secretaries and MPs have reportedly begun campaigning for President William Ruto's re-election.
• Key players include the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto.
• Critics and analysts view this move as indicative of ODM's weaknesses heading into pre-election talks.