The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has experienced a dramatic financial decline, spending Sh2 billion in one year and leaving only Sh77 million in its accounts, amidst internal divisions and an uncertain political future leading up to the 2027 General Election.

• ODM's cash reserves plummeted by 96%, from Sh1.96 billion to Sh77 million in twelve months.
• The party, facing a leadership transition after the death of Raila Odinga, is heavily reliant on funds claimed from the Political Parties Fund.
• Increased expenditure on conferences (nearly 900% rise) and campaigns (147% rise) appears to have depleted reserves, occurring while the party engages in strategic discussions with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces internal democracy challenges as five members of the Odinga family emerge as potential contenders for various elective positions in the 2027 General Election.

• Raila Odinga Jr. is seeking the Kibra parliamentary seat, while Oburu Oginga aims to retain his Siaya Senate seat, Ruth Odinga intends to contest the Kisumu governorship, and Winnie Odinga is reportedly considering a bid for the Nairobi Senate seat. Jaoko Oburu is also reportedly considering the Bondo parliamentary seat.
• The party must navigate these competing ambitions within a prominent political family, a situation complicated by the absence of the late Raila Odinga, who previously resolved such internal disputes.
• Potential rivalries and threats of leaving the party by incumbent MPs and aspirants underscore the test for ODM's nomination process.

A fresh parliamentary push aims to allow diaspora Kenyans to vote using their national identity cards (IDs) instead of just passports, potentially expanding electoral inclusivity for the 2027 General Election.

• The National Assembly Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) proposed recognizing the national ID as a valid voting document for overseas Kenyans.
• Currently, only a valid passport is accepted for diaspora voter registration, except for those within the East African Community.
• This change could benefit the estimated over 5 million Kenyans living abroad, with significant populations in the United States and the United Kingdom.