Kenyan political leader Edwin Sifuna has expressed strong opposition to his party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), formally supporting President William Ruto for the 2027 elections. Sifuna emphasized that removing Ruto is a top priority for ODM, even outweighing infrastructural projects such as the second terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). He stated that there will be no room for sentiment in the 2027 elections and reiterated his belief that ODM still has capable leadership and presidential candidates. Sifuna also highlighted internal confusion within ODM and stressed the importance of maintaining party principles over tactical compromises. Senator Joe Nyutu commented that the decision on leadership options should be left to Kenyans, not President Ruto, and questioned whether development justifies violations of human rights amid ongoing killings. Dr. Ekuru Aukot supported Sifuna's critique, noting the loss of public confidence in the presidency and current government, and challenged the legacy of Ruto by associating it with corruption, killings, and past ICC trials. Meanwhile, Babu Owino announced his intention to run for Nairobi Governor regardless of ODM's backing. ODM Deputy Party Leader Wycliffe Oparanya Mbadi urged respect for party hierarchy amidst leadership disagreements. The discussions were part of broader political debates featured on Kenyan media platforms such as NTV's "Fixing The Nation."