The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has opened applications for six elective positions, including the presidency, for the 2027 General Election. Members have until June 30, 2026, to apply via the party portal.

• The available positions include president, governor, senator, county woman representative, member of parliament, and member of the county assembly.
• Key figures involved in potential coalition talks include ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and President William Ruto of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.
• Disagreements persist over the deputy president position and zoning arrangements, impacting potential alliances.

Former Kenya Seeds chairperson Wangui Ngirici has strongly criticized public officers engaged in premature political campaigns, arguing they are neglecting their duties and fueling corruption.

• According to Ms. Ngirici, senior government officials like Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries have abandoned their mandate to campaign for President Ruto, diverting funds meant for public services to political activities.
• She cited the worsening cost of living due to increased taxes and unconstitutional deductions for projects like affordable housing, claiming that "corrupt" elements are benefiting while the public suffers.
• Ms. Ngirici also lamented the government's failure to address critical sectors like agriculture, specifically mentioning the ongoing tea crisis and the ineffectiveness of the Sustainable Healthcare Abills (SHA).

A public spat between Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has exposed deep divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the death of its leader.

• CS Mbadi publicly criticized Ms. Odinga for allegedly "ordering around" party members due to her connection to the late Raila Odinga, suggesting the party is not a "family property."
• The dispute highlights a perceived "revolt" against the continued influence of the Odinga family within the 20-year-old party.
• Internal factions like Linda Ground and Linda Mwananchi are reportedly vying for control, with some members questioning the leadership of Dr. Oburu Oginga and the influence of other Odinga family members like EALA MP Winnie Odinga.