ODM Divisions in Kakamega

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa urged President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga to sack Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya. Barasa accused Oparanya of meddling in local politics and undermining the party. Oparanya dismissed the claims, affirmed loyalty to ODM, and said disputes in Kakamega risked weakening the party ahead of the 2027 elections.