The political alliance between Raila Odinga and William Ruto began to unravel shortly after the formation of the Grand Coalition Government following the disputed 2007 General Election. Once formidable allies who forged a strong working relationship in 2005, their disagreements steadily escalated.

• Breakup of political alliance between then Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Cabinet Minister William Ruto
• Key event that soured relationship: the aftermath of the disputed 2007 General Election and the establishment of the compromise Grand Coalition Government
• The dispute involved the "bitter Mau Forest dispute" and resulted in a deteriorated relationship between the two politicians