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A week-long public feud between President William Ruto and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is intensifying, with both leaders exchanging strong criticisms and trading barbs regarding control of the Ukambani vote. Analysts suggest Kalonzo is a significant threat to Ruto's re-election bid. Concurrently, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a potential internal crisis stemming from leadership disagreements and emerging factions, including within Raila Odinga's family. These internal ODM tensions are highlighted by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi challenging party leaders who oppose President Ruto's re-election to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party. This dare follows uncertainty within the ODM leadership regarding its support for Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, which threatens to polarize the party.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has challenged ODM leaders opposing President William Ruto's re-election to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of the DCP party. This dare follows uncertainty within the ODM leadership regarding support for Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, potentially polarizing the party.
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The political rivalry between President William Ruto and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is intensifying, with both leaders trading barbs regarding control of the Ukambani vote. Analysts suggest Kalonzo is seen as a significant threat to Ruto's re-election bid.
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a potential internal crisis due to leadership disagreements and emerging factions, including within Raila Odinga's family. This comes as the party navigates its future engagements and direction as Kenya's most enduring opposition force.
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