Ruto and Odinga Intervene in Sakaja Impeachment; Opposition Appoints Spokesperson - September 2025

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga jointly intervened to protect Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, in what some have described as a "selfish union" diminishing the opposition. This intervention resulted in a "gentleman’s agreement" brokered by Ruto and the ODM leader, which temporarily halted a motion to impeach Sakaja, granting him a 60-day reprieve. However, Ngara Ward MCA Chege Mwaura expressed doubts that the governor could resolve the underlying issues within the given timeframe. In a separate event, the United Opposition announced the appointment of Mukhisa Kituyi as its new spokesperson and Head of Secretariat. The announcement was made by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday, September 3.

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Raila-Ruto bromance: The 'selfish union' that pushed opposition into irrelevance

The joint intervention by President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to protect Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja highlights the diminishing space for opposition in Kenya, leading to what some describe as a "selfish union." This collaboration between the traditionally opposing figures is seen as consolidating power and reducing dissent.