United Opposition Addresses ODM Joining Official Opposition
Several members of the ODM are being urged to leave the party after issuing statements interpreted to be against the broad-based arrangement...
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The United Opposition has publicly invited the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join its ranks, indicating a willingness to welcome disgruntled members following internal party uncertainty since the passing of Raila Odinga.
- Mukhisa Kituyi, Spokesperson for the United Opposition, stated that many in ODM are "ideologically closer" to the opposition's core ideals.
- Cracks within ODM have widened post-Raila's demise, with leadership factions debating whether to align with President William Ruto's government or maintain an opposition stance.
- Senior ODM figures like Deputy Party Leaders Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir and Simba Arati, and National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, support joining the government after the 2027 General Election.
- Other ODM members, including Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and MPs Caleb Amisi and Babu Owino, hold differing views on forming a government with Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will take disciplinary action against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for remarks he made regarding the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire confirmed the action after Kahiga claimed Raila's death would be a "blessing" for the Mt Kenya region. Following the political uncertainty since Raila Odinga's passing, the United Opposition has publicly invited the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join its ranks. Meanwhile, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has proposed establishing the Raila Odinga School of Government at the University of Nairobi. This proposal is part of deliberations on how to honour the legacy of the former Prime Minister, who passed away on October 15.
