ODM announces mega rally in Kilgoris

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced plans for a large-scale rally and the opening of a new branch office in Kilgoris, Narok County, aiming to bolster its grassroots support ahead of the 2027 General Election. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, ODM announced that the event would take place on Friday, August 28, 2026, with party supporters, local leaders, and grassroots officials expected to attend.

The announcement read, "Kilgoris tunakuja... Chama kiko imara," indicating the party's intent to showcase its organizational might in the constituency.

The rally will mark the launch of an ODM branch office in Kilgoris, underscoring the party's commitment to strengthening its structures at the grassroots level. This move comes as ODM intensifies efforts to consolidate its national support base in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. Party leader Oburu Oginga has repeatedly emphasized the importance of unity and the reinforcement of grassroots networks, asserting that unity will be pivotal to ODM's political success.

In May 2026, Oburu called on ODM supporters to register as party members and bolster the party's numbers and grassroots presence, promising free and fair party nominations before the 2027 elections. Kilgoris, one of the six constituencies in Narok County, is strategically significant due to its economic reliance on agriculture, trade, and tourism, particularly from its proximity to the Maasai Mara.

Historically a competitive political battleground, Kilgoris saw Julius Lekakeny Sunkuli reclaim the parliamentary seat from John Lekakeny Ololtua of UDA in the 2022 General Election. By establishing and fortifying its presence in Kilgoris, ODM positions itself to expand its organizational reach beyond its traditional strongholds, aligning with broader political realignments between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for potential coalition building and a joint manifesto in the 2027 elections.