Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has announced he will not seek re-election on the Orange Democratic Movement ticket in the 2027 general elections, citing concerns about the party’s nomination processes.

Speaking during an interview on a local television station on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Omondi revealed he plans to run for re-election on a different political party platform, though he declined to specify which one.

“It is not my intention to seek re-election on ODM ticket. As a matter of fact, I think I will run for re-election on a different party. That is for sure,” Omondi stated.

The MP, who also chairs the National Assembly’s Committee on Implementation and Oversight of the Constitution, indicated that he expects to join a new political formation rather than an existing party.

“Which party it is and who I am associating with, those we will discuss later. The only thing I can say, it is not one of the parties that you know. I think it will be a new party,” he said.

Nomination concerns

Omondi cited anticipated challenges with ODM’s nomination processes as a key factor in his decision to leave the party.

“Once they threatened to expel me, and then I knew they would come with zoning rules. Didn’t they just do that in Kasipul?” he questioned, referring to recent party decisions during the November 2025 by-elections.

“Do you think even the last time there were credible nominations in these by-elections, were there complaints? People must have choices,” he added.

The MP expressed concern that ODM’s zoning arrangements would deny aspiring leaders in party strongholds the opportunity to contest for positions.

“What about all the other people who want to run in ODM strongholds? Where will they go? They’ll zone? We know they’ll not do credible nominations. We know,” Omondi said.

ODM’s future

The legislator’s announcement comes amid growing uncertainty within ODM following the October 2025 passing of party leader Raila Odinga, with various factions debating the party’s future direction and 2027 election strategy.

According to a survey released by TIFA on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 50 per cent of Kenyans expect the ODM party to return to the opposition ahead of the 2027 polls.

Among ODM supporters, 50% expect the party to rejoin the opposition, while 38% want it to stay within the broad-based government.

The survey also found mixed opinions among United Democratic Alliance (UDA) supporters, with 46% confident ODM will remain in the Broad- Based Government arrangement, and 36% expecting it to return to the opposition.