Oburu Odinga, acting leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has assured Embakasi East MP Babu Owino that he will receive the Nairobi gubernatorial ticket for the 2027 General Election if he wins upcoming party nominations transparently. Oburu dismissed fears of internal party sabotage and encouraged all aspirants to compete fairly within the party.

• Oburu Odinga affirmed ODM's commitment to a transparent nomination process, stating the winner would automatically get the ticket.
• Babu Owino is positioning himself as a significant figure in the post-Raila Odinga ODM leadership, intensifying his public engagements for the Nairobi governor's seat.
• The Nairobi gubernatorial race is anticipated to be highly contested, including current Governor Johnson Sakaja, with Babu Owino emerging as a strong challenger.