Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga claims President William Ruto's government is funding the ODM Linda Ground rallies to control and compel the party's support in next year’s General Election. This defense of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's controversial statement about the rallies' funding comes amid ODM's rejection of changes made to the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya summit by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

• Ruth Odinga alleges the government funds ODM rallies to control the party and its narrative, rather than through official channels.
• ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna stated the money for rallies "does not come from ODM HQ," sparking controversy.
• ODM officially dismissed recent changes to the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition, overseen by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, as "null and void."