Oburu Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has vowed to lead tough negotiations with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that ODM must secure a fair deal and "cannot be given peanuts." He emphasized ODM's strength, rooted in its grassroots support, as a crucial factor in upcoming talks.

• Oburu Odinga declared that ODM, as the largest party in the country, demands its "fair share" in any political arrangement with UDA.
• The negotiations follow a mandate given by UDA's National Executive Committee (NEC) to President William Ruto on January 14 to initiate structured talks with ODM.
• ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi recently accused UDA of attempting a "hostile takeover" of ODM structures in Western Kenya.