Divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deepened as rival factions held parallel rallies in Kakamega County, forcing party leader Dr. Oburu Odinga to attend separate gatherings organized by supporters of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.

• Dr. Oburu Odinga attended two separate meetings in Mabole, Butere Constituency, and Kakamega town.
• ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati accused Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya of fueling divisions.
• The standoff highlighted competing claims over the legitimate ODM chairperson in Kakamega County.
• Delegates at the Kakamega meeting pushed for the zoning of electoral seats in ODM strongholds during upcoming talks.