In a New Year's message to Kenya, Oburu Odinga, the ODM party leader, called for unity within the opposition party and urged members to reject division. This plea comes amid escalating internal tensions following the death of Raila Odinga in October 2025.

• Oburu Odinga emphasized rejecting division and embracing dialogue, stating, "Progress is possible when we walk together."
• The message was delivered on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, reflecting on the challenges of 2025.
• ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna recently called for a vote on a potential alliance with President William Ruto's UDA ahead of the 2027 elections.
• Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya declared readiness to leave ODM for unity in Western Kenya.