Oburu Oginga, an ODM leader, has stated that there are no formal negotiations underway between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), despite growing speculation about a potential political arrangement. He emphasized that discussions are preliminary and that any strategies like "zoning" are merely proposals, not settled policies.

• Oburu Oginga clarified that negotiations with UDA have not yet begun and no negotiating teams have been formed.
• The ODM leader stressed that "zoning," a strategy where parties agree not to field candidates against each other in certain areas, is only a proposal for discussion.
• ODM is determined to protect its political strongholds, including Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Kilifi, and parts of Nairobi, stating they will defend their territory.