Ruto-DP Position Crisis Threatening Kenya Kwanza Coalition - February 2026

A political deadlock over the Deputy President position threatens to split the Kenya Kwanza coalition. President William Ruto faces significant challenges as ODM demands the DP seat while UDA loyalists maintain an unwavering stance. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku strongly rebuked Oburu Odinga for persistently demanding the Deputy President seat, warning that such actions could destabilize the broad-based government. The disagreement jeopardizes pre-election coalition talks and threatens the stability of Ruto's administration.

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'Mind your lane': CS Ruku tells Oburu to back off over DP seat push

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has strongly rebuked Oburu Odinga, a leader within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), for persistently demanding the Deputy President seat. Ruku warned that Odinga's actions could destabilize the broad-based government.