ODM leader Raila Odinga has publicly defended Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna amidst growing internal disquiet over Sifuna's recent remarks declaring the ODM-UDA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) "dead." Speaking in Kakamega, Raila affirmed Sifuna's right to express his views, emphasizing democratic principles within the party.

• Sifuna accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of reneging on the post-protest MoU, specifically citing the failure to address extrajudicial killings.
• The Nairobi Senator made his controversial statements on Citizen TV, stating he would not support ODM if it formally endorses President Ruto for a second term in 2027.
• Sifuna's stance is viewed by some as a strategic move to maintain ODM's opposition identity, particularly appealing to disillusioned younger voters.