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ODM leaders attending a retreat at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa on May 4, 2026/ JOHN CHESOLI

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) meeting entered its second day in Mombasa as party charts its political path ahead of 2027 elections.

The meeting at Whitesands Hotel brings together 90 MPs, 13 governors, Cabinet Secretaries and the party’s National Executive Council to craft a unified approach for negotiations with President William Ruto’s coalition and to heal internal rifts. 

The meeting is part of ODM’s activation drive aimed at strengthening the party’s structures and expanding its grassroots reach.

The retreat has put emphasis on party unity, inclusivity, and a strategic direction that leaves no member behind. 

Sources say the retreat is expected to review strategy, sharpen mobilisation on the ground and address concerns raised during recent youth engagement forums held across several counties.

The party extended an olive branch to rebels led by secretary general (SG) Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo urging them to return as ODM repositions itself to either form the next government or be part of it.  

Cooperative CS Wycliffe Oparanya and ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga at a party retreat at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa on May 4, 2026/ JOHN CHESOLI

ODM leaders attending a retreat at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa on May 4, 2026/ JOHN CHESOLI

ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati and other leaders attending a retreat at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa on May 4, 2026/ JOHN CHESOLI

ODM acting secretary general Catherine Omanyo at a party retreat at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa on May 4, 2026/ JOHN CHESOLI

Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining) and Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives) at ODM party retreat at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa on May 4, 2026/ JOHN CHESOLI

Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives) and John Mbadi (National Treasury) at ODM party retreat at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa on May 4, 2026/ JOHN CHESOLI