Led by veteran politician Oburu Odinga, the Linda Ground team has in recent months been actively traversing the country in a bid to strengthen grassroots support and recruit new members to the party.
Their efforts have been part of a broader strategy to solidify ODM’s national footprint ahead of the 2027 General Election. However, internal divisions within the party have raised concerns about its unity and long-term competitiveness.
According to the Mizani Africa survey, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leads in Nakuru with 28.5% support.
According to the Mizani Africa survey, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leads in Nakuru with 28.5% support.
The Democratic Congress Party (DCP) follows with 23.2%, while the ODM-aligned Linda Mwananchi faction secures 16.9%. In contrast, the Linda Ground wing trails significantly with just 2.1%, suggesting limited influence in the region. The Jubilee Party comes in at 8.1%.
The poll results are likely to be viewed as a setback for the Linda Ground camp, especially at a time when discussions around potential coalitions—including reported ODM-UDA engagements—are gaining momentum.
The poll results are likely to be viewed as a setback for the Linda Ground camp, especially at a time when discussions around potential coalitions—including reported ODM-UDA engagements—are gaining momentum.
Analysts suggest that such figures could weaken the faction’s bargaining power in any pre-election negotiations.
Political observers also note that Nakuru County, a key battleground region, often reflects broader national trends.
Political observers also note that Nakuru County, a key battleground region, often reflects broader national trends.
A poor showing there may signal deeper structural challenges within the faction, particularly in mobilizing support beyond traditional strongholds.
Despite the poll’s implications, leaders within the Linda Ground team have yet to publicly respond, fueling speculation about internal strategy discussions or possible recalibration of their political approach.
Despite the poll’s implications, leaders within the Linda Ground team have yet to publicly respond, fueling speculation about internal strategy discussions or possible recalibration of their political approach.
Meanwhile, reactions among Kenyans online indicate growing interest in how ODM factions will navigate internal disagreements while preparing for the next electoral cycle.