The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is facing a critical test of unity and leadership following the death of its long-time leader, Raila Odinga, with a contested Special Delegates Convention (SDC) highlighting deep internal divisions.

• A ruling by the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal allows the SDC to proceed but also mandates that Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna remains in office until internal dispute resolution is exhausted.
• The party is split between factions supporting Oburu Oginga, who aims to consolidate power, and those aligned with Edwin Sifuna, who have declared the convention illegal.
• This internal power struggle is exacerbated by differing stances on supporting President William Ruto's administration and jostling for influence within the Luo community.