The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is accusing the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of orchestrating a hostile takeover of its grassroots structures in Western Kenya. Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi stated that UDA is incorporating ODM legislators and officials into its meetings under false pretenses of political cooperation.

• ODM claims UDA is exploiting its structures, built over two decades, and forming a regional presidential caucus composed of ODM members.
• Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi named Vihiga and Kakamega Counties as areas where this infiltration is occurring.
• The alleged hostile takeover follows the demise of ODM's founding party leader, Raila Odinga, and involves "sustained threats of violence and expulsion" against dissenting ODM officials.