The National Super Alliance, a coalition of political parties, formed the largest opposition group.

The Orange Democratic Movement was the largest opposition party[3] The 2010 Kenyan constitution provides for 12 members to be nominated by the political parties to represent women, youth, people with disabilities, and workers.

[11][2][3] The Speaker of the National Assembly is elected by the parliament and serves as an additional ex-officio member.

[12] Moses Cheboi of the Jubilee Party was elected unopposed as deputy speaker.

[14][15] John Mbadi of the Orange Democratic Movement was the minority leader.