The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is holding a three-day retreat in Mombasa to strategize for the 2027 general election amidst growing internal divisions and fears of encroachment by President William Ruto’s UDA party.

• The retreat involves ODM Cabinet Secretaries, National Executive Committee members, governors, MPs, senators, and county assembly leaders.
• Key figures involved include Oburu Oginga (leading the Linda Ground faction) and Edwin Sifuna (leading the Linda Mwananchi faction).
• Some party members are boycotting the retreat, citing unresolved leadership issues and demanding reforms, including an inquest into the death of Raila Odinga.

Homa Bay Governor and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga is facing significant political challenges that threaten her leadership, just a year after becoming the region's first female governor.

• The intense political battles come after a negotiated democracy heavily influenced by the late ODM chief Raila Odinga.
• The article highlights the pressure on Gladys Wanga to navigate the complexities of the governorship.
• Further details on the specific nature of these political battles are available in the full premium article.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is experiencing a significant internal rift, with factions led by Dr Oburu Oginga and Governor James Orengo clashing over the party's direction, particularly regarding support for President William Ruto's re-election bid.

• The 'Linda Ground' faction, led by Dr Oburu Oginga, and the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction, fronted by Governor James Orengo and Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, are vying for control and claim to be the true custodians of Raila Odinga's legacy.
• Leaders such as Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o, MPs Millie Odhiambo and Dr Otiende Amollo, EALA member Winnie Odinga, and Senator Moses Kajwang are perceived as "blowing hot and cold," attempting to navigate the divisions.
• Disputes over political zoning and the perceived mishandling of Mr Sifuna's position have further deepened the cracks within the party.

Siaya Governor James Orengo was disrupted and forced to leave a funeral ceremony in Seme on Saturday following heckling and confrontation from a section of youths.

• The burial of Mzee Nyikal Okaka, father of Seme Member of Parliament Dr James Nyikal, was marred by political clashes between rival ODM factions: Linda Mwananchi and Linda Ground.
• Governor Orengo condemned the incident, accusing the State of sponsoring violence and political intolerance.
• Other leaders, including ODM chair Gladys Wanga and Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga, expressed outrage and condemned the "organized chaos."