Oburu dismissed claims that he lacks the authority or political experience to steer the party, declaring that ODM remains “safe” under his stewardship.
Kibiwott, who was widely known as Jeremiah Biwott or Jeremiah Toriebe, had served as the elected MCA for Endo Ward in Marakwet East Sub-County since 2022
According to the Infotrak study released on January 8, 2026, ODM commands 25 per cent support in Western Kenya, narrowly ahead of UDA, which stands at 20 per cent.