The divisions have particularly widened with the rise of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a prominent critic of broad-based cooperation and leader of the splinter Linda Mwananchi faction, who has gained significant traction ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has launched an aggressive campaign to reclaim support in its traditional strongholds following months of internal turbulence, amid concerns over waning influence as the 2027 General Election approaches.

Ahead of the party's mega rally scheduled for October 31 at the iconic Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi East, senior ODM leaders have fanned out across the country in a bid to shore up support as the party grapples with defections, internal divisions and growing disillusionment among sections of its support base.

Following Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai's defection to the ruling UDA party, ODM leaders led by National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati, Turkana South MP Dr John Ariko Namoit and Turkana North MP Shariff Naibun have launched a three-day tour of Turkana County to consolidate the party's support.