Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga was reportedly unaware he had been made the acting party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following his brother Raila Odinga's passing. However, having long been associated with leadership positions within his family and party, his readiness to step into such a role was implied.

• Oburu Odinga learned of his appointment as acting party leader through a televised interview.
• The decision to make him acting party leader came after the passing of his brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
• Oburu Odinga has a long history of association with leadership, both within the ODM party and as a prominent figure in the Odinga family.