Oburu Odinga, leader of the ODM Party, has stated that the party will decide on a coalition deal in 2026 for the 2027 General Election. He affirmed he remains the undisputed presidential flagbearer if ODM fields its own candidate.

• 2026 is deemed a crucial year for the ODM Party to finalize arrangements for the next election.
• The announcement comes amid internal debates and a leadership transition following the death of founding leader Raila Odinga in October.
• Factions within ODM include those advocating cooperation with President William Ruto's administration and those opposing an alliance, with Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna calling for a National Delegates Council (NDC) meeting, while a rival faction led by party chairperson Gladys Wanga and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed supports President Ruto's re-election.