ODM split: Sifuna-led wing vows to contest 2027 presidency
The rift within ODM has deepened after a faction associated with Sifuna insisted it would field a presidential candidate in 2027, while Oburu’s camp pledged to support Ruto...
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A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's ODM Party, with a faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna declaring their intention to field a presidential candidate in 2027. This stance directly contradicts the camp of Oburu Oginga, which has pledged support for President William Ruto.
- The split centers on differing interpretations of the late party leader Raila Odinga's final wishes regarding ODM's future political strategy.
- Sifuna's team claims Raila Odinga desired ODM to present its own candidate, while Oburu's faction insists Raila endorsed a broad-based political arrangement.
- The disagreement deepened on Sunday, January 25, 2026, during public statements made in Nairobi.
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ODM Party Splits Over 2027 Presidency as Sifuna-led Wing Vows to Field a Candidate - January 2026
A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's ODM Party regarding the 2027 presidential election. A faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has declared its intention to field a presidential candidate. This stance directly contradicts the camp associated with Oburu Oginga, which has pledged support for President William Ruto. Oburu Oginga led a delegation to Kisii County to consolidate support and address internal dissent within the party. During this visit, he reaffirmed the party's commitment to remaining part of a broad-based government alongside the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
