Monday, February 02, 2026 - Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Oburu Oginga, has dismissed claims that he is targeting Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s position amid ODM-UDA 2027 coalition talks.

Speaking during a NYOTA disbursement event in Kisumu on Monday, February 2nd, Oginga emphasized that Kindiki’s role in Government was secure, even as coalition talks between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) intensify.

“As we move forward, we are not going to look for less.”

“However, Mr. Deputy President, do not think that we want your seat or that we want to kick you out,” Oginga said.

“Please, you are our friend, but as we negotiate, we are going to negotiate what our people deserve.”

His remarks come against the backdrop of a past interview in which Oginga had listed the Deputy President’s position as one of ODM’s irreducible minimums in any coalition agreement ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

At the time, he insisted ODM should not settle for anything less than the number two slot in Government.

That earlier statement sparked debate over Kindiki’s prospects of retaining his role as Ruto’s running mate, given that he only ascended to the position after the impeachment of his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua.

Senior ODM officials, including national chairperson Gladys Wanga, have publicly pushed for a 50-50 power-sharing deal with UDA, signaling a strong appetite for top Government positions.

The Kenyan DAILY POST