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Following the death of Raila Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as its new party leader. The party reaffirmed its commitment to the existing broad-based government arrangement with President William Ruto until 2027 and plans to hold memorial services for Raila in November. According to National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, discussions between President Ruto and the late Raila Odinga about working together began approximately two years ago. This succession and commitment follow a period of uncertainty for many ODM leaders in the Nyanza and Western regions, who had secured their positions through Odinga's endorsement.
Following the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga, many elected and nominated leaders in the Nyanza and Western regions are facing an uncertain political future. These individuals, often referred to as 'osiem gi luth' or handpicked, largely secured their positions through Odinga's endorsement, and their political paths are now in question.
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as its new party leader, succeeding the late Raila Odinga. The party also reaffirmed its commitment to the existing broad-based government arrangement until 2027 and plans memorial services for Raila in November.
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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has revealed that discussions between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga about working together commenced approximately two years ago.
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The ODM leadership has reiterated its unwavering support for the broad-based government, a joint initiative by President William Ruto and the late Raila Odinga, committing to this alliance until the 2027 General Election.
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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has revealed that discussions between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga concerning potential collaboration started approximately two years ago.
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