Internal Tensions and External Relations Discussed Within ODM Party - November 2025
President William Ruto praised the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for its 20 years of resilience at the party's Founders Dinner, urging other parties to learn from its example. During the event, Ruto responded to calls to rejoin ODM by reaffirming his loyalty to UDA but highlighted his support for the party. He also recounted details of his last official meeting with the late ODM leader Raila Odinga. Internal party dynamics were also on display, as Oburu Oginga stated he would privately address EALA MP Winnie Odinga's concerns about the party's relationship with the government. Tensions flared when Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo confronted Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai over his criticism of Winnie Odinga. Additionally, a power struggle has emerged in the Coast region between allies of Mining CS Hassan Joho and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.
