A debate has emerged among allies of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga regarding the nature of their pact, with skeptics questioning if it's genuine unity or a strategic power play ahead of the 2027 elections. Critics of Ruto claim he used Raila to quell the Gen Z-led protests in 2024, while Raila's critics allege he leveraged the protests to gain government influence.

• Main subject of the article is the alleged pact between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

• The alleged pact is seen by critics as a strategy ahead of the 2027 elections.

• Photo shows President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at an official opening in Rangwe, Homa Bay county on 30/5/2025.