The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against visiting Bondo, the hometown of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga, citing "unfriendly sentiments" towards the party.

• The controversy stems from remarks by Governor Kahiga suggesting Raila Odinga's passing "levelled the political playing field."
• ODM Kisumu Deputy Chairperson Seth Kanga stated, "We are urging him—please, don’t step in Bondo."
• Governor Kahiga later apologized for his remarks and stepped down from his CoG leadership position after widespread outrage and calls for his resignation from ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga.