ODM Nairobi County has announced its backing for President William Ruto's 2027 presidential bid as part of a broad-based government arrangement. The party aims to strengthen its grassroots presence and increase its elected seats within the capital.

• The ODM Nairobi County Chairman, George Aladwa, confirmed the party would honor its political agreement with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
• Key player: ODM Nairobi County.
• Additional detail: The party's commitment is to maintain and expand its political influence in Nairobi while supporting the current government's presidential candidate.

Nairobi ODM leaders have publicly refuted claims made by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua suggesting the ODM party is in disarray.

• The ODM leaders assert that the party remains strong and influential.
• The leaders expressed their support for President Ruto.
• The article details the specific claims made by Gachagua and the counterarguments from ODM officials in Nairobi.

A 10-member joint committee has been formed following the Broad-based Government Naivasha retreat to initiate coalition talks and develop a common manifesto for the 2027 elections.

• The committee comprises five members each from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• The goal is to present a unified manifesto to Kenyans.
• Notable figures like Kithure Kindiki and Musalia Mudavadi appear to have been excluded from this committee.

A 10-member joint committee has been formed following a Government Naivasha retreat to begin coalition talks and develop a common manifesto for the 2027 elections.

• The committee comprises five members each from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• This development sees key figures like Kindiki and Mudavadi sidelined from the manifesto team.
• The team is tasked with presenting a unified platform to Kenyans in the upcoming 2027 elections.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Governor of Nakuru of being a traitor to the people of Nakuru.

• Gachagua alleges that all business in Nakuru is conducted by Susan Kihika's husband.
• The key individuals involved are Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Governor of Nakuru, Susan Kihika.
• Gachagua stated that for Nakuru to progress, a new governor from the DCP party is needed.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of "killing" the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), stating the party's likely failure to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election signifies its collapse.

• Governor Orengo claims President Ruto weakened ODM through a political arrangement with the late Raila Odinga.
• The governor announced plans to transform the Linda Mwananchi movement into a national political party to preserve Raila Odinga's ideals.
• Orengo criticized Ruto's past opposition to Raila Odinga's presidential ambitions, questioning his current claims of friendship.