Ruto: ODM will form or be in the next Government
President Ruto says ODM will form or join the next government in 2027, warns of action against individuals attempting to create divisions within the Party...
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President William Ruto has vowed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will be a central part of Kenya's future governments, either forming or joining the next administration. Speaking at the funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Ruto pledged to protect ODM from internal divisions, honoring Odinga's legacy.
- Ruto emphasized that he would not allow "selfish individuals" to destroy ODM, a party founded by Raila Odinga.
- The President announced his government would continue to collaborate with ODM to strengthen governance and national unity.
- Ruto revealed that appointing John Mbadi as the first Cabinet Secretary for Finance from Luo Nyanza was a deliberate effort to honor Odinga’s legacy.
- He described Raila Odinga as a "political engineer" and his "teacher," noting their 1997 meeting when Ruto was elected Eldoret North MP.
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Political Leaders Make Pledges and Tributes at Raila Odinga's Funeral - October 2025
At the funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 19, 2025, several political leaders made statements regarding his legacy and the future of the ODM party. Siaya Governor James Orengo urged Kenyans to safeguard the democratic freedoms Odinga championed. President William Ruto vowed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will be part of future governments and pledged to protect the party from internal divisions. Suna East MP Junet Mohamed rejected the "political orphan" label and emphasized ODM's continued strength. Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi, Ali Hassan Joho, and Opiyo Wandayi reaffirmed their loyalty to Odinga's legacy and the ODM party. In her tribute, Winnie Odinga hinted at her readiness to serve under President Ruto's administration, while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi delivered an emotional tribute.
