Kenya’s former Prime Minister and ODM leader Raila Odinga has died in Kochi, India, at age 80. Indian authorities said Odinga suffered cardiac arrest on Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital. The former opposition leader served as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013 under President Mwai Kibaki. Odinga, a veteran politician and son of Kenya’s first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, had been receiving treatment for undisclosed health complications.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pledged to support Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka if the opposition unites behind him as its joint presidential candidate in the 2027 election. Speaking at the Wiper National Delegates Conference in Nairobi, Gachagua said he would campaign more actively than he did for President William Ruto in 2022. Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i also promised to back Kalonzo if the opposition endorses him as flagbearer.

Gideon Moi announced that Kenya African National Union (KANU) will work with Kenya Kwanza Alliance after a meeting with William Ruto in Kabarak. Ruto said the arrangement seeks to expand government cooperation on development programmes. Moi stated the party will support completion of stalled infrastructure projects. The announcement follows earlier talks at State House, Nairobi, and brings KANU into the government’s broad-based framework.

Western Kenya leaders welcomed the cooperation between President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi, urging local officials to back government-aligned candidates. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, presidential aide Farouk Kibet, and MPs Bernard Shinali and Titus Khamala called on voters to support UDA’s David Ndakwa in the November 27 Malava by-election. They criticized Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale for endorsing an opposition candidate and said regional unity would advance development and complete ongoing projects.

The Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) warned it will leave the opposition coalition if the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) does not withdraw its candidate from the Malava by-election. DAP-K chair Patrick Butichi said the party will not tolerate competing candidates within the coalition. The warning follows IEBC’s clearance of DAP-K’s Seth Panyako to contest the seat left vacant after MP Malulu Injendi’s death in February 2025.

Residents of Kirinyaga County held demonstrations following remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua about Governor Anne Waiguru. Protesters, including local women, carried placards and gathered in public areas, referencing Gachagua’s comments on the governor’s political alignment. The demonstrations included road disruptions and public speeches. Residents cited Waiguru’s tenure as governor and Chairperson of the Council of Governors while addressing concerns over political statements targeting leadership in the Mount Kenya region.