Tuesday, August 04, 2026 - Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has declared that he deserves to be President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 elections, insisting he is “more than qualified” for the position. Speaking on Tuesday, August 4, during President Ruto’s meeting with village elders at State House, Nairobi, Oburu said the deputy president’s post should be open for negotiation, questioning why he could not occupy it. Oburu made the remarks while announcing that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) would not field its own presidential candidate and would instead back Ruto’s re‑election bid. "We want zoning because Homa Bay is our zone. We don’t want UDA in Homa Bay,” Oburu affirmed.