ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure stated that the party has "nothing to lose" in the Mount Kenya region, as it has historically garnered minimal support there.

• McOure argued that presidential elections can be won without Mount Kenya's backing, citing Daniel Arap Moi's victories in 1992 and 1997.
• The comments emerge amid internal ODM leadership struggles following the death of founder Raila Odinga in October 2025.
• McOure, who supports cooperation with President William Ruto's administration, dismissed the political threat posed by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, despite acknowledging his popularity.