The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, through Vice Chairperson Otiende Amollo, has asserted its independence from President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This follows remarks by President Ruto during Raila Odinga’s burial regarding his intent to support ODM.

• ODM seeks a fresh, structured political agreement with UDA rather than a merger, emphasizing the preservation of its identity and democratic gains.
• Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo dismissed perceptions of President Ruto becoming ODM’s de facto leader, insisting on internal party leadership.
• Otiende Amollo stated that any future collaboration for the 2027 general elections would require new negotiations outlining broad-based government gains.
• The joint committee established by Raila Odinga and William Ruto to implement their ten-point agreement remains operational.