ODM faces internal divisions as party signals possible shift on 2027 presidential race

The ODM Party has been navigating turbulent waters since the death of its founding leader, the late Raila Odinga, nearly a year ago. In that time, internal rifts have deepened, with the party cracking the whip against members who defied its position to support President William Ruto’s government. Now, in a potentially historic departure, ODM has signalled it may not field a presidential candidate for the first time in its 20-year history.